Deputy District Attorney

County of Sonoma

Santa Rosa, CA

Deputy District Attorney

Salary:  $135,955.00 – $231,899.90 Annually

Closing Date: 12/01/25

The Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office is seeking dedicated attorneys to join their team!

This position is being recruited at the I through IV levels. Candidates interested in consideration at multiple levels must apply to each of the separate, concurrent recruitments.

•   Deputy District Attorney I

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma/jobs/5124380/deputy-district-attorney-i

•   Deputy District Attorney II

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma/jobs/5124389/deputy-district-attorney-ii

•   Deputy District Attorney III

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma/jobs/5124399/deputy-district-attorney-iii

•   Deputy District Attorney IV

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma/jobs/5124402/deputy-district-attorney-iv

Please note: As a part of the minimum qualifications for the position, current, active membership in the State Bar of California is required. To meet this qualification, you must be sworn in as a current, active member of the State Bar of California at the time of application submission.

The District Attorney’s Office

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.  Each year the office is referred approximately 4,800 felony cases and over 10,800 misdemeanor cases which include the full range of offenses.

What We Offer

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

Learn more and apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma

*Salary is negotiable within the established range for the position and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, and to apply, visit www. yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331.

The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.