Deputy District Attorney I/II - Indio

Salary: $90,000.00 - $139,330.26 Annually
Location : Indio
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 26-78532-01
Department: District Attorney
Opening Date: 01/14/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Riverside County District Attorney's Office seeks Deputy District Attorneys at the entry or second level to fill vacancies in Indio (located in Coachella Valley near Palm Springs).

Incumbents are employed in the Office of the District Attorney and are considered deputies to the District Attorney. Under direction, incumbents will perform routine professional legal work in criminal or family support civil cases; to increase the breadth and level of legal experience; and to do other related duties as required.
Deputy District Attorney I/II Salary Range
Deputy District Attorney I

Deputy District Attorney II

$43.27 - $55.25 Hourly

$48.79 - $66.99 Hourly

$7,500.00 - $9,576.92 Monthly

$8,457.65 - $11,610.85 Monthly

$90,000.00 - $114,923.03 Annually

$101,491.82 - $139,330.26 Annually
The level at which the position will be filled is at the department's discretion and based on candidate qualifications.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Investigates, researches, and prepares cases for prosecution; presents and prosecutes cases in all courts of the county.
• Does legal research in specialized areas of criminal law; dictates correspondence and prepares reports; prepares briefs or opinions concerning the law as applied to matters within the jurisdiction of the District Attorney.
• Assists other deputies in the investigation, research, and preparation of the more complex cases.
• Interviews and advises law enforcement officers and the public in regard to the issuance of criminal complaints.
• Negotiates with defense attorneys regarding the disposition or modification of charges in specific cases.
• May give talks and lectures to law enforcement agencies regarding the legal and procedural interpretation of criminal laws.
• May present and prosecute cases before Appellate Courts.
• May coordinate the work of support personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Deputy District Attorney I
License/Certificate: Candidates that took the California Bar Examination in July 2026 and are pending results or plan to take the California Bar Examination in February 2027 are eligible to apply for this position at this time. Ultimate eligibility for employment as a Deputy District Attorney is dependent upon receiving a passing score on the bar examination, receiving a positive moral character determination, passing the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination, and fulfilling all other requirements under the laws of the State of California and the Rules of the State Bar to practice law within California.
Deputy District Attorney II
Option I

License/Certificate: Active membership in the State Bar of California.
Experience: One year of experience at the Deputy I level with the District Attorney's office of Riverside County. (Certification of qualifications by the District Attorney may be substituted for up to six months of the required experience.)
Option II

License/Certificate: Active membership in the State Bar of California.
Experience: One year of experience in the practice of law.
Other Requirements for Both Levels
Driver's License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.

Background Check: Must be able to pass an extensive background check.

Upload a cover letter and resume to your profile in Government Jobs at the time you apply.
Experience details must be reflected on resume including month/year for each position.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For questions regarding this recruitment
Please contact Stephanie Rodriguez at (951) 955-5776 or . Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here:
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:
Work Location and Telework
In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments. Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however, telework arrangements are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position, employees are expected to reside in California following appointment. Limited exceptions may apply. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations, telework eligibility, and residency requirements.
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
BENEFIT PROGRAM: PR7
MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours
36 to 108 or more months = 12.00 Hours

Maximum Annual leave accumulation is 2,080 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 40 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 40 hours.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 d