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Job Summary

Deputy District Attorney I is the first working-level of the five-level Deputy District Attorney class series. Incumbents prepare and prosecute cases in Superior Court as training progresses; review evidence and advise law enforcement officers and complainants on law and criminal proceedings; interview complainants and witnesses to obtain case information; prepare motions, orders, and other legal documents; and assist higher level prosecutors in preparing and prosecuting Superior Court criminal cases. Job locations include the downtown Hall of Justice as well as branch offices in the South Bay, East County, North County and Kearny Mesa areas.

Requirements

Qualified applicants must be an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Federal and California criminal statutory and case law; Superior Court procedures; criminal and civil law principles and procedures and their application; rules of evidence; and principles and techniques of legal research. The ideal candidate will also have the skills and abilities to analyze and apply legal principles and practices; prepare, organize, and prosecute criminal and civil cases; interview witnesses and complainants; advocate a wide range of criminal and/or civil cases; prepare motions, orders, pleadings and other legal documents; present statements of fact, law and argument clearly and logically orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with County staff and representatives from outside agencies.

Application Information

Applications for DDA I positions are accepted once a year during the month of September
Fill out application at the County of San Diego web site.
See SAMPLE DDA1 Application

Certified Legal Internship Program

The District Attorney's Office offers volunteer internship positions to eligible second and third year law students. These internship positions can provide invaluable experience to individuals interested in a career in the field of criminal law. Interns work closely with prosecutors in all phases of prosecution while earning school credit. Interns are expected to answer defense motions, conduct legal research, and appear in court with a supervising attorney. See Certified Legal Internship Program for more information.