Salary : $180,606.40 - $255,236.80 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-19819-01
Department: District Attorney
Division: 45000-District Attorney
Opening Date: 10/31/2026
Closing Date: 11/13/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
The Job***This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, Office of the District Attorney***Your current County employment must be listed in your work history.The
Office of the District Attorney is recruiting for a
Supervising Deputy District Attorney who will lead the daily operations of a functional unit or branch office. Supervisors oversee the administration of criminal cases, including preparation, presentation, and appeal, and are responsible for developing staff, managing performance, allocating workloads, maintaining case quality, and implementing Office priorities.
Supervising Deputy District Attorneys will direct the work of deputy attorneys and assigned staff by providing legal and trial guidance, reviewing significant case outcomes, establishing performance expectations, and ensuring accountability. Incumbents coach, mentor, and evaluate staff; participate in recruitment, selection, and personnel-related actions; and address workplace, operational, and performance issues. The Supervising Deputy District Attorney analyze caseloads and workload distribution, review case information, provide input on budgetary matters, and collaborate with courts, law enforcement agencies, and other justice system partners. They will also support the development and implementation of procedural and technological improvements and may personally handle court appearances, prepare legal pleadings and other documents, and direct or oversee investigations as necessary.
The resulting list may be used to fill vacancies as they occur throughout the County. For more detailed information, refer to the classification specifications.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTAssignment: Assignments may be made to any location in the County depending on the needs of the department.
Background: Candidates must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, which may include (but is not limited to) a credit check, fingerprint check, and medical exam.
State Bar: Must be an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California at the time of hire. This status must be maintained in order to remain employed in this classification.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
EXCELLENT BENEFITSTo review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits and the
Memorandum of UnderstandingThe County also offers an alternative
Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.
Minimum RequirementsLicense: Must be a member in good standing with the California State 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 QualificationsThe ideal candidate demonstrates sound prosecutorial judgment, integrity, accountability, and the ability to lead and develop others. Strong candidates have experience mentoring attorneys, coordinating the work of others, resolving workplace conflicts, and improving operational practices. They communicate effectively, remain composed under pressure, apply policies fairly and consistently, and connect division responsibilities to the broader mission of the Office.
Candidates should demonstrate emotional intelligence, practical problem solving, strategic thinking, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to provide candid advice while supporting Office decisions consistent with legal and ethical responsibilities. Relevant leadership experience may include formal supervision, acting assignments, mentoring, training responsibilities, or leadership of significant projects. Trial experience is valuable but does not, by itself, establish supervisory readiness.
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Selection ProcessExamination Process: There will be a
competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include
detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.
Application Process: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by
5:00pm on November 13, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.
If you require technical assistance, follow this link to 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 your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Supervisory UnitSan Bernardino County 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 other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Instructions: The information on this application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a
competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is to your benefit to write detailed responses to each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered. Experience listed in this questionnaire must be fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
Do not refer to resume.
- I have read and understand the above statement.
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Assignments: Please provide your classification title, assignment, and the start and end dates for each position you held as a District Attorney. For example: DDA, Juvenile Division, 10/2010 - 10/2014 DDA, Crimes Against Children, 10/2014 - 7/2019 LRA, Workers' Compensation Insurance Fraud, 7/2019 - 8/2021 DDA, Crimes Against Children, 8/2021 - present.
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Mentoring: Describe your experience mentoring deputy attorneys and supervising support staff. Include your position title, employing agency, dates of employment, the number of people you supervised, and their job titles.Example: Deputy District Attorney IV, County of San Bernardino, 1/04-present: Mentor/lead for 3 Deputy District Attorneys I, 2 Staff Analysts, and 3 Office Assistants III.If you have no experience, indicate N/A.
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Unions: Describe your experience working with unions or any other external groups related to this position. If you have no relevant experience, indicate N/A.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human Resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
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For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.
- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
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