Deputy District Attorney I/II

The County of Kings is seeking dedicated and experienced attorneys with lead work and supervisor experience, high ethical standards and professionalism to fill two Deputy District Attorney Supervisor positions. One position will be assigned to oversee the General Calendar attorneys and support staff and the second position will be assigned to oversee Special Prosecution and Insurance Grant attorneys and support staff. 

Deputy District Attorney I

Starting Salary $90,355.20 Annually (Plus a retention bonus up to $5,000)

This is the trainee or entry level in the Deputy District Attorney classification series, utilized for attorneys with minimal or no previous experience in the licensed practice of law. Incumbents at this level are assigned a variety of routine or less difficult cases. Incumbents work under the close supervision of a Deputy District Attorney III or IV as they develop their skills and knowledge. They are expected to advance to the II level when the minimum qualifications have been met and satisfactory performance in performing more difficult and responsible legal work has been demonstrated.

Deputy District Attorney II

Starting Salary $104,894.40 Annually (Plus a retention bonus up to $5,000)

Deputy District Attorney II is the level in the classification series for attorneys with prior experience in the licensed practice of law. Incumbents at this level are assigned work of average difficulty in all phases of criminal and/or civil law and, other than felonies, are expected to prosecute the full range of cases tried before the courts under general supervision. Incumbents may prosecute felony cases in Superior Court under close supervision. Work is performed exercising independent judgment and initiative, under the supervision of a Deputy District Attorney III or IV.

Learn more about these positions within the recruitment brochure. 

This is a “continuous recruitment” which means, we will accept applications on a continuous basis. A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. To be considered for this position, please immediately submit your application here.