Deputy District Attorney I- IV (Consumer and Environmental Crimes Unit) - Full-time

Deputy District Attorney I-IV - Consumer and Environmental Crimes Unit

The District Attorney of Solano County invites you to apply for the position of Deputy District Attorney I-IV.  Deputy District Attorneys practice criminal and civil law in the prosecution of individuals accused of violating state and/or local laws.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess: 

• Experience in both criminal prosecution and civil litigation acquired in a District Attorney's Office or other State of Federal prosecutor's office and/or private law firm.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new areas of the law. 
• Experience handling and presenting complex legal matters effectively in court. 
• The ability to independently manage caseload and work cooperatively with other attorneys and staff. 
• Effective negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills 
• Strong legal research and writing skills and oral advocacy. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

EXPERIENCE

Deputy District Attorney I ($7,926.70-9,634.95/month): no experience is required, however, applicants must demonstrate possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities.

Deputy District Attorney II ($10,728.33 - $13,040.43/month): a minimum of six months of criminal prosecution and trial experience as a Deputy District Attorney I or its equivalent which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities. Three years experience in the general practice of law may be substituted for the six months of criminal law experience.

Deputy District Attorney III ($12,337.65- $14,996.56/month): a minimum of one year of criminal prosecution and trial experience as a Deputy District Attorney II or its equivalent (a total of 1.5 years of criminal prosecution and trial experience as a Deputy District Attorney) which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities. Four years experience in the general practice of law may be substituted for the two years of criminal law experience.

Deputy District Attorney IV ($14,191.11 - $17,249.38/month): a minimum of one year of criminal prosecution and trial experience as a Deputy District Attorney III or its equivalent (a total of 2.5 years of criminal prosecution and trial experience as a Deputy District Attorney) which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities. Five years experience in the general practice of law may be substituted for the three years criminal law experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All levels of Deputy District Attorney: Active membership in the California State Bar Association is required.

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license may be required.

To view the job descriptions for these positions, please visit: 

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill part-time and full-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

SELECTION PROCESS

There is no required document submittal for this recruitment; however, all applicants are required to enter their active California State Bar Number on their submitted employment application. 

If applicants do not yet have their California State Bar number, they are required to submit documentation from the California State Bar Association verifying their number is pending. An active California State Bar number will be required prior to appointment.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTS 

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to .  Be sure to include the recruitment title (Deputy District Attorney I-IV (CECU)) and the recruitment number (23-313130-01) in your email or fax.