Under direction, to perform professional legal work in the Office of the District Attorney.

There are four levels of Attorney in the District Attorney's Office.  Candidates who are referred for an interview will be assessed as to the appropriate level, if a job offer is made.

Attorney I requires active membership in the California State Bar upon appointment.

The salary for Attorney I is $68.99 - $72.45.

Attorney II requires active membership in the California State Bar upon appointment, and one (1) year of full-time experience equivalent to an Attorney I with Santa Clara County, to two (2) years of full-time experience in the practice of law in a government agency or in private practice.  Full-time experience as a Judicial Law Clerk may substitute for up to two (2) years of required experience.

The salary for Attorney II is $80.90 - $87.87.

Attorney III requires active membership in the California State Bar upon appointment, and two (2) year of full-time experience equivalent to an Attorney II with Santa Clara County, to four (4) years of full-time experience in the practice of law in a government agency or in private practice.  Full-time experience as a Judicial Law Clerk may substitute for up to two (2) years of required experience.

The salary for Attorney III is $96.67 - $106.57.

Attorney IV requires active membership in the California State Bar upon appointment, and two (2) year of full-time experience equivalent to an Attorney III with Santa Clara County, to six (6) years of full-time experience in the practice of law in a government agency or in private practice.  Full-time experience as a Judicial Law Clerk may substitute for up to two (2) years of required experience.

The salary for Attorney IV is $117.52 - $146.28.

Eligible candidates must pass a background investigation to quality for employment.

Applications cannot be submitted without a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and completed supplemental questionnaire, and will be reject if incomplete.  The writing excerpt must be NO LONGER THAN 10 PAGES and include your name as being the author.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to file their application before the last day in order to avoid technical mishaps, such as internet connection issues.  The County of Santa Clara is not likely to accept responsibility for any late filings.

For more information related to typical tasks, employment standards or knowledge and abilities or to apply please Open-Competitive Job Opportunities | Sorted by Job Title ascending | County of Santa Clara 

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