Deputy District Attorney III

The Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office has a vacancy for a Deputy District Attorney III. The vacancy is located in Santa Maria or Lompoc, California.

We are also accepting applications to establish one employment list to fill current and future vacancies in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc. Please be sure to select all of the locations you are willing to accept employment for current and future vacancies. Work locations are assigned by the District Attorney and subject to change based on workload demands.  

About the Department: The mission of the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office is to pursue truth and justice by employing the highest ethical standards in vigorously prosecuting the guilty, protecting the innocent, and preventing crime.
  
The District Attorney has offices in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc. The Office embodies a “team” approach to fighting crime, wherein Deputy District Attorneys, Investigators, Victim Witness staff, and support staff work closely together at all stages of a case. The Office is also dedicated to ongoing training and skill development, as well as fostering the development of new technologies to fight crime and achieve justice. Specialized prosecution units exist for areas of great concern to the County including violent crimes, gangs, vulnerable victims, and white-collar crime.

To learn more about the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office, visit: https://da.countyofsb.org/. You can also watch our video at https://youtu.be/z8hEhSA4T-A?si=oO3w23lOpEsBLBni

Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s must possess strong moral standards and adhere to ethical standards of the California Bar. Specifically, be disciplinary-free from Rules 3.8 and 5-110 Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor.  

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV/Senior is a flexibly staffed series. Deputy District Attorney III is distinguished from Deputy District Attorney IV in that the latter handles the more difficult work.

THE POSITION: Under direction, performs a variety of complex criminal and civil investigations, trial preparations, and prosecutions; and, related work as required.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: The ideal Deputy District Attorney III is an experienced prosecutor who can independently evaluate, file, negotiate, and try serious felony cases. They demonstrate strong courtroom advocacy, advanced motion practice, and the ability to strategically analyze complex factual and legal issues. In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience working closely with law enforcement agencies and will have good communication and relationship building skills. They also exhibit leadership qualities - such as mentoring newer attorneys, contributing to office initiatives, and modeling ethical prosecution practices. A DDA III is reliable, organized, and able to thrive in a demanding felony assignment.