Salary : $139,963.20 - $193,668.80 Annually
Location : Orange County
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2336AY-1224-026 (O)
Department: District Attorney
Opening Date: 12/17/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
CAREER DESCRIPTION
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY IV (HIGH-TECH CRIMES PROSECUTOR)
In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:
Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The eligible list established through this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Deputy District Attorney IV positions.
DEADLINE TO APPLY
Online applications will be accepted for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59 P.M. PST on the day the County's needs are met.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY
The represents the People of the State of California in criminal and civil proceedings, serves the court and criminal justice system, and the Orange County Grand Jury. The mission of the Office of the Orange County District Attorney is to enhance public safety and welfare and to protect and respect crime victims and to create security in the community through the vigorous enforcement of criminal and civil laws in a just, honest, efficient and ethical manner. The Office consists of three major divisions: Legal, Investigative Bureau, and Administration.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES
The County of Orange provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package as part of the employee total compensation.
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Retirement Reciprocity
Current employed members ofaccepted reciprocal systems who were in those retirement systems prior to January 1, 2013, and who have not retired from those systems, may be eligible for previous OCERS formula of 2.7% at age 55.
For more information, please call (714) 558-6200 or visit
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Deputy District Attorney IV (High-Tech Crimes Prosecutor):

• Is assigned to the Science and Technology Unit as a High-Tech Crimes/Cyber Crimes prosecutor and subject matter expert
• Prepares and litigates serious and complex High-Tech Crimes cases before the Superior and Appellate Courts
• Participates in regional task force operations
• Attends local, state, and national training events, as well as provides training to prosecutors and local law enforcement
• Acts as a subject matter expert in High-Tech Crimes and Cyber Crimes to help coordinate office-wide investigations and prosecutions, as well as provides advice and guidance to colleagues and local law enforcement on the investigation and prosecution such crimes

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
In addition to minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess thorough knowledge of substantive and procedural law as it pertains to prosecuting high-tech/cybercrimes in the State of California.
Experience:

• Five or more years of experience as an attorney specifically in the practice of criminal law.
• One or more years of experience in the advanced use of technology in investigations and/or prosecutions; and/or the prosecution of high-tech crimes, cybercrimes or related offenses.
• Advanced training and/or education in high-tech crimes or cyber-crimes investigations and/or prosecutions and/or the advanced use of technology in criminal investigations.

Ability to:

• Identify, investigate, and prosecute high-tech related crimes that involve use of the Internet, private or public networks, computer systems, and other digital devices.
• Become an officewide subject matter expert on High-Tech crimes.
• Analyze, organize, file, evaluate, and try serious and complex cases High-Tech crimes cases
• Perform complex and difficult legal research and effectively present and argue the prosecution's position orally and in writing.
• Work effectively with District Attorney staff, members of the bench and bar, law enforcement personnel and members of the public.
• Attend local and out of county/state trainings (Some travel will be required)
• Train and develop skills for prosecutors, police, and support staff, including through case-based mentoring on high-tech/cybercrime cases.
• Build capacity within the law enforcement agencies to combat High-Tech crimes.

LICENSE REQUIRED

• Active membership in the State Bar of California

or

• Members in good standing of California State Bar and have been assigned a license number but have inactive membership status are also welcome to apply. An active California State Bar membership and eligibility to practice law in the State of California must be attained by date of appointment and maintained throughout employment.

and

• Possession of a California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation to carry out the essential functions of the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications, special requirements, and example of duties as well as the physical, mental, and environmental requirements for the Deputy Attorney IV classification.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS District Attorney Human Resources screens all application materials for minimum and/or desirable qualifications. After the initial screening, candidates who meet the minimum and/or desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. The recruitment process will consist of the following assessments, which will require a few months to complete.
Structured Oral Interview (SOI) | (Weighted 100%): Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a panel of job knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list. Based on the Department's needs, the recruitment process listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the recruitment process.
Based on the Department's needs, the recruitment process listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the recruitment process.
Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, District Attorney Human Resources will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
HOW TO APPLY:

• Online (only online applications will be accepted.)
• Please include your e-mail address on your application.
• You will be responding to five supplemental questions to determine your qualifications for this classification. You must provide the requested information in order to be considered to continue in the recruitment process. This is a competitive process; therefore, be thorough in your responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
• Note: We suggest you prepare the supplemental answers offline so that you do not lose Internet connection. Once you have completed your answers offline, copy and paste your answers in the appropriate boxes.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
VETERANS EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE POLICY (VEPP): The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please clickhere to review the policy.
BACKGROUND SCREENING:
Candidates under consideration for hire by the District Attorney will be required to pass an extensive investigation to the satisfaction of the department.
Note: Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the .
EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
For detailed information on how to apply, click here.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Ursula Gonzalez at (714) 834-2762 or
EEO INFORMATION
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidayswe also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
Click for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.
01
Are you a fully licensed, current member of the California State Bar?

• Yes
• No

02
If you answered "Yes" to Question 1, please state your California Bar Number and Admission Date below. If you have been admitted to any other state bar(s), please also list the state, date of admission, bar number and current status. (Please use the following format MM/DD/YYYY).
03
Possession of a California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation to carry out the essential functions of the job is a requirement for this position.

• Yes, I understand

04
How many years of experience do you possess as an attorney in the practice of criminal, governmental civil, or child support enforcement law?

• No experience
• Less than three (3) years
• Three (3) or more years but less than four (4) years
• Four (4) or more years but less than five (5) years
• Five (5) or more years

05
How many years of experience do you possess as an attorney specifically in the practice of criminal law alone?

• No experience
• Less than five (5) years
• Five (5) or more years

06
Please describe your experience as it relates to the advanced use of technology in investigations and/or prosecutions; and/or your experience in the prosecution of high-tech crimes, cyber crimes or related offenses. Please provide specific examples of your experience and the dates of relevant assignments, cases, or other experiences. If you do not have experience, please enter "N/A".
07
Please describe your training and/or educational background as it relates specifically to high-tech crimes or cyber crimes investigations and/or prosecutions and/or the advanced use of technology in criminal investigations. Include any relevant coursework, certifications, or professional training, in digital forensics, cybersecurity, cybercrime investigation techniques, or prosecutorial approaches to technology-driven cases. If you do not have experience, please enter "N/A".
08
List all the felony criminal trials you have conducted with the following information (if court trial-please indicate):
•The case name, court case number, and court where the case was tried
•A brief description of facts (e.g., People v. ABC, three defendant robbery of a liquor store)
•For each case, identify whether you were the prosecutor or defense attorney.
•Trial results/verdicts
If you do not have experience, please enter "N/A".
Required Question