What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy District Attorney IV (High-Tech Crimes Prosecutor) position at County of Orange?
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY IV (HIGH-TECH CRIMES PROSECUTOR)
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
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES
The County of Orange provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package as part of the employee total compensation.
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
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.
- Active membership in the State Bar of California
- 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.
- 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
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.
Eligible List
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.
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 click here 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 National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.).
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.
Salary : $139,963 - $193,669
