Deputy District Attorney III/IV (Writs and Appeals)

The Riverside County District Attorney's Office seeks a Deputy District Attorney at the III or IV level to support the Writs and Appeals team under the Special Prosecutions Section. This position will be located in Riverside, but will assist with cases Countywide. 

As a Deputy District Attorney III/IV, the selected candidate will specialize in writs and appeals and other post-conviction work, in addition to traditional trial prosecution. This includes drafting appellate briefs, responding to writ petitions and habeas corpus matters, conducting comprehensive record review, preparing legal analyses and documents related to policy and legislation, evaluating and advising on Brady disclosure obligations, and performing other litigation and appellate duties as assigned.

The department seeks candidates with strong appellate, civil, or regulatory experience who demonstrate exceptional legal research and writing skills. Experience in writs, appeals, or post-conviction matters is highly desirable. Relevant experience may include appellate practice, post-conviction litigation, Public Records Act and/or Freedom of Information Act, grand jury work, statewide civil litigation, State Bar or Judicial Council investigations or litigation, or other complex assignments.

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This position is eligible for a 9/80 schedule and may require travel throughout the Riverside County.

Deputy District Attorney III/IV Salary Range 

Deputy District Attorney III	Deputy District Attorney IV
$65.87 - $86.34 Hourly	$69.29 - $103.35 Hourly
$11,416.67 - $14,964.94 Monthly	$12,010.44 - $17,913.70 Monthly
$137,000.00 - $179,579.25 Annually	$144,125.25 - $214,964.46 Annually

The level at which the position will be filled is at the department's discretion and based on candidate qualifications.
The Deputy District Attorney IV classification is the advanced journey level in the Deputy District Attorney series. Positions in this class are distinguished from positions in the Deputy District Attorney III class by the performance of more difficult and responsible legal work. Assignments typically involve lead supervision, difficult litigation, unique projects, and legislative representation.

Meet the Team!The District Attorney of Riverside County, as the public prosecutor acting on behalf of the People, vigorously enforces the law, pursues the truth, protects those victimized by crime, exonerates the innocent, and safeguards the rights of all to ensure that justice is done on behalf of our community.  The office’s staff of over 700 is comprised of prosecuting attorneys, sworn investigators, victim-witness advocates, paralegals, investigative technicians, forensic analysts, and a wide range of information technology and supporting staff all committed to excellence and integrity in public service.  We are, and we seek to maintain, a diverse workforce to match a diverse county.