Closing Date: 12th February, 2026
Description:
Job Summary:This is a promotional opportunity open only to current County of San Diego employees assigned to the Office of the District Attorney. Temporary employees, except for Certified Temporary employees, are not eligible for promotional recruitments. For more information, please click on this link to review the FAQ on Promotional Recruitments. (https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hr/FAQ/GeneralEmploymentQuestions/FAQ_4.html)
The Office of the District Attorney is hiring for Deputy District Attorney III
This Series recruitment will close on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
The Deputy District Attorney III is the journey-level class of its series. Incumbents share with higher-level attorneys in prosecuting cases consisting of murder, conspiracy, sexual assault, or fraud; these cases involve a high degree of public interest and complex legal principles. A Deputy District Attorney III may also supervise a team of junior deputies in the performance of crime trial work.
Education and/or Experience:
- Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California; AND,
- One (1) year of experience as a Deputy District Attorney II in the County of San Diego, or at an equivalent level with another California county or California city prosecutorial agency; OR,
- Three (3) years of experience as an attorney in the practice of criminal and/or civil law.
Conditions of Employment:
As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Evaluation
Qualified applicants will be placed on a three (3) month employment list. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Accommodation
Reasonable Accommodation May Be Made to Enable Qualified Individuals with Disabilities to Perform the Essential Functions of A Job, on A Case-By-Case Basis.
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