Deputy District Attorney IV

Notice of change: this recruitment is open until filled.


Deputy District Attorney IV Salary: $141,537.76 - $199,066.40 Annually
 
We are accepting applications to fill one full-time Deputy District Attorney IV vacancy in the County of Santa Barbara’s District Attorney's Office.  The current vacancy is located in Santa Maria or Lompoc, California.
 
We are also establishing one employment list that will be used to fill current and future vacancies in multiple locations (Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc.) Please select all of the locations you would like to be considered for current and future vacancies.
 
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 Santa Barbara County District Attorney has offices in three locations in the County: Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc. The office embodies a "team" approach to fighting crime, where 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 the ongoing training and skill development of Deputy District Attorneys 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: Violent Crime, 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, attorneys should be disciplinary-free from Rules 3.8 and 5-110 Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor.  

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced felony prosecutor capable of managing and trying difficult and sensitive felony cases, which may include homicide, gang violence, major sexual assault, child abuse, and other high-impact crimes. They demonstrate superior trial skills, advanced legal analysis, and the ability to make strategic and ethical decisions in high-stakes situations. In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience working closely with law enforcement agencies and will have good communication and relationship building skills. A DDA IV is respected for their professionalism, judgment, and ability to mentor and support junior attorneys. They contribute significantly to specialized prosecution units, vertical prosecution models, and office-wide initiatives.