Supervising Deputy District Attorney (County Promotional)

The Job

The Office of the District Attorney is recruiting for Supervising Deputy District Attorneys who supervise the daily operations of a functional unit or branch office. Incumbents will oversee the administration of criminal cases processed by a district office, including the preparation, presentation and appeal of cases.

Additionally, Supervising Deputy District Attorneys may provide budgetary input; participate in hiring and disciplinary actions; train and evaluate work performance of trial attorneys; recommend personnel actions; inquire into questions of law and counsel attorneys on strategy; review and evaluate disposition of difficult and politically sensitive cases; maintain liaison with department administration, police agencies, courts and other County offices; prepare briefs, appeals, writs and other legal documents; and order investigations and subpoenas.

The resulting list for this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies as they occur throughout the County.

For more detailed information, refer to the Supervising Deputy District Attorney job description.

THE OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY

The San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office represents the interests of the People in the criminal justice system, as mandated by California State law. The District Attorney's Office serves the residents of San Bernardino County by: respecting and inspiring confidence in the rule of law, both inside and outside the Office; collaboratively ensuring justice with excellence, integrity and compassion by transparently partnering with the public, law enforcement, and the judiciary; stewarding public resources to hold the guilty accountable, support victims of crime, and honoring the humanity of all involved in the criminal justice system; restoring a culture of service and accountability to the most powerful law office in the County whose singular mission will be to restore systems and people to provide equal justice for all.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Assignment: Assignments may be made to any location in the County depending on the needs of the department. Applicants should assume the opening may be located at any office in the County.

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. At time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile insurance may be required.

State Bar: Those hired must be active members in good standing with the State Bar of California. This status must be maintained in order to remain employed in this classification.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Bar License: Must be a member in good standing with the California Bar Association.

AND

Experience: Five (5) years of experience as a prosecuting trial attorney in California at the time of application AND currently employed as a Deputy District Attorney IV with San Bernardino County.

Your San Bernardino County employment must be clearly listed in your work history.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have more than five (5) years of experience as a prosecuting attorney in California as a top-ranked line deputy prosecutor.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based upon a review of the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application materials.

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application by 5pm on the filing deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or web browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Supervisory Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 9/20/2024 4:00 PM Pacific

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