| Company Intro |
| Under the leadership of the District Attorney, Carla Rodriguez, the Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office is the largest legal office in the County and has a staff of 138 employees including attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and clerical support. Our mission is to pursue justice for the people of Sonoma County through innovative prosecution, strategic legislative advocacy, and strong community partnerships, holding those who harm our community accountable while delivering victim-centered justice with integrity and professionalism. With a population in excess of 475,000, the office handles a wide variety of serious and complex criminal cases, as well as civil consumer protection and environmental crimes. |
| Job Description/Duties |
| The Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office is seeking Deputy District Attorneys I–V to prosecute criminal cases at all stages of the judicial process. Depending on experience and classification, attorneys will review law enforcement reports, determine appropriate criminal charges, manage misdemeanor and felony caseloads from arraignment through disposition, conduct preliminary hearings and jury trials, and represent the People of the State of California in court. These positions require sound legal judgment, strong advocacy skills, and the ability to effectively manage a high-volume caseload while collaborating with colleagues to ensure fair, consistent, and just outcomes. As attorneys advance through the classifications, they assume greater responsibility for increasingly complex and high-profile prosecutions, including serious and violent felonies, domestic violence, sexual assault, and homicide cases. Senior-level Deputy District Attorneys exercise significant independent discretion in charging decisions, case strategy, plea negotiations, and trial preparation, while serving as mentors and leaders within the office. Successful candidates will demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to public service while helping protect the community and uphold justice. |
| Job Criteria |
| Candidates must possess current active membership in the State Bar of California and have progressively responsible legal experience commensurate with the level of appointment. Opportunities are available for attorneys ranging from newly licensed prosecutors to seasoned trial attorneys with extensive criminal prosecution experience. Experience handling misdemeanor and felony matters, jury trials, specialty assignments, and complex criminal litigation is highly valued, with more advanced classifications requiring increasing levels of criminal law experience and demonstrated expertise. |
| Salary Range/Hourly Rate |
| $140,024.88 – $238,850.01 Annually |
| Other Benefits and Perks |
| Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you’re working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including: • Hybrid Telework – A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment • Salary Advancement – A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range • Career Advancement – With time and good performance, the opportunity for advancement. • Paid Time Off – Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year • County Paid Health Premium Contributions – 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options • Staff Development/Wellness – Annual benefit allowances of up to $1,250 and ongoing education/training opportunities • Annual Professional Development Benefit – $452 • Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement – County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits • Retirement – A pension fully integrated with Social Security • Paid Parental Leave – May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment • Additional Benefits: Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more • Student Loan Debt Relief – County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education |
Job Category: Deputy District Attorney
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Santa Rosa