Careers Opportunities
Deputy District Attorney
($131,518 – $283,608 Yearly)
Under direction, the Deputy District Attorney (DDA) performs professional legal work in the County of Alameda (County) District Attorney’s Office (DAO) consistent with the highest standard of the legal profession and with the level of difficulty and expertise for the intended appointment. DDAs are assigned to a broad range of responsibilities that require knowledge in the areas of legal research, criminal law and procedure, trial and hearing practices, rules of evidence, and relevant penal code, vehicle code, and other statutes. Assignments may be interchangeable at the discretion of the District Attorney, based on the DAO’s organizational needs, staffing, workload, and the complexity of cases. Employees in this classification provide prosecutorial services on behalf of the People of the State of California. Minimum qualification is an active membership in the State Bar of California and possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
Grants Compliance Director
($143,249.60-$191,963.20 Yearly)
The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented grants professional to join our team as the Grants Compliance Director. This non-sworn position plays a critical role in the District Attorney’s Office’s mission by overseeing the full lifecycle of grant-funded programs from pre-award compliance and financial monitoring to reporting and close-out.
Victim Witness Advocate
($79,989.00-$95,140.50 Yearly)
The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office is seeking a dedicated and professional individual to join our team as a Victim Witness Advocate. The role of an advocate is to assist victims and witnesses in navigating the criminal justice system. The mission of the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office is public safety and victim advocacy. This position requires a bachelor’s degree or higher preferably in social work, psychology, criminal justice or a related behavioral science. The candidate must pass the background investigation. Prior advocacy experience as well as completion of a 40 hour domestic violence or sexual assault certificate program is preferred. Language skills in more than one language is highly desired.
The Victim Witness Advocate provides the following state-mandated services: crisis intervention, emergency assistance, information about victim rights, notification of case status, court accompaniment and support, resource and referral information to community agencies, criminal justice system orientation, property return assistance, and assistance in filing for California State Compensation (CalVCB) under the Victim of Violent Crimes Act. Additional duties include community outreach and training for community agencies.
To perform these state-mandated services, the Victim Witness Advocate must possess:
· The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, with both individuals and groups, in public and private and with other agencies.
· The ability to work effectively under limited supervision, high stress and rapidly changing situations and circumstances.
· The ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural/ethnic diversity of the service populations and needs of special populations.
· Interpersonal, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills are required.
· The ability to learn District Attorney office database programs and provide accurate and consistent data entry for case management.
Data Analyst
($99,548.80-$133,390.40 Yearly)
The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office is seeking a is seeking a dedicated analytical professional to join our team as a Data Analyst (Job Code: 0307). This role is central to advancing justice through the strategic application of data analytics, technology, and community-centered approaches. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to coordinating cross-functional projects, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to inform prosecutorial strategies, develop solutions for workflow enhancement, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to develop and evaluate innovative programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, and experience in program management. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to transformative efforts within the District Attorney’s Office, aligning with the goals of reducing crime and improving prosecutorial practices through evidence-based solutions.
Please Note:
Available career opportunities may change rapidly due to the ongoing hiring process. While we strive to keep our job listings up to date, the presence of a job listing here does not guarantee current availability.