Deputy District Attorney III
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Posted Apr 22, 2026 路 Apply by Aug 12
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Position Overview
Location:
Contra Costa County, United States 
Compensation:
Not disclosed
Position:
Mid
Type:
Job
Employment:
Full time
Practice Area:
General Practice
Remote:
No
Deadline:
Aug 12, 2026
Job Description
This is a continuous recruitmentQualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately
Bargaining Unit:聽Deputy District Attorney's Association 聽
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office is committed to seeking justice and enhancing public safety for all our residents. To achieve this, we work tirelessly to determine the best outcome for all parties in the criminal justice system by ethically and responsibly considering each case. 聽
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The District Attorney's Office is accepting applications for Deputy District Attorney III on a continuous basis to fill current and future vacancies.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Committed to public service
- Able to exercise good judgment and thoughtfully exercise prosecutorial discretion
- Able to pursue just results in an ethical and responsible manner
- Self-motivated and able to handle a large volume of cases
- Enthusiastic about principles and application of criminal law
- Able to communicate effectively with all persons
- Innovative and efficient at legal research methods
What you will typically be responsible for:
- Interviewing and advising victims about criminal cases and court processes
- Conducting preliminary felony hearings, grand jury proceedings and trying felony and misdemeanor cases
- Filing and reviewing criminal complaints, motions, and other legal documents
- Collaborating with defense attorneys and judges to discuss plea agreements
- Researching and writing legal points and authorities and presenting them in court
- Preparing pleadings, legal documents, and other case materials in connection with trials, hearings and other legal proceedings
A few reasons you might love this job:
- You will work in a fun and dynamic environment with others who have strong values and integrity
- You will serve the community through the daily pursuit of justice
- You are passionate about working in a courtroom environment and will have the honor of representing the People of the State of California
- You will be challenged daily in a fast-paced work environment
- You will meet with diverse members of our community from all backgrounds and thoughtfully consider their perspective as you pursue each case
A few challenges you might face in this job:
- You will manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- You will work as part of a team and ensure that your level of preparation sets others up for success
- You will need to stay current and adjust to trial and hearing procedures
- You will supervise employees through challenging circumstances and provide candid evaluations of their performance
Competencies Required:
- Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
- Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
- Legal & Regulatory Navigation:聽Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
- Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
- Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
- Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
- Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
- Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
- Negotiating: Reaching mutually satisfying agreements and compromise
- Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
- Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
- Strategic Thinking & Perspective: Evaluating immediate actions in context of achieving long range objective
To read the complete job description, please visit the website:聽www.cccounty.us/hr
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.聽聽
Practice Area
Position
Mid
Required Skills
Litigation, Legal Research
Application Deadline
August 12, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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