Best/worst DA's offices Forum

(Issue areas, International Law, International Public Interest, Public Service in the private sector, Non-Profits, Public Interest Organizations, Government/ government agencies, employment settings)
Post Reply Post Anonymous Reply  
Anonymous User
Posts: 433364
Joined: Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:32 am

Best/worst DA's offices

Post by Anonymous User » Mon Jul 06, 2020 3:24 pm

What are the best and worst DA's offices to work for after law school? Interested in different metrics--caseload, advancement to interesting cases, mentorship, retention, etc.
Top
Anonymous User
Posts: 433364
Joined: Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:32 am

Re: Best/worst DA's offices

Post by Anonymous User » Tue Jul 07, 2020 2:37 pm

Jackson County Prosecutor's office in Missouri is AWFUL.
Pretty corrupt and the attorneys are underpaid.
Top
User avatar
logical seasoning

Bronze
Posts: 164
Joined: Fri Jun 14, 2013 1:26 am

Re: Best/worst DA's offices

Post by logical seasoning » Fri Feb 05, 2021 8:28 pm

Santa Clara County DA starting pay is the highest in the nation-- I think they start at 135k not including benefits. Established mentorship program and you usually get 8-10 trials your first year. After a year or two, depending on your performance, you get placed in different units (gen fen, drugs, juvenile, etc). Cutting edge, liberal prosecution philosophy in the office as well.

Downside is a large caseload + expected excellence at every turn forces competition and overwork. Expect 10-12 hour days as the norm.
Top
Anonymous User
Posts: 433364
Joined: Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:32 am

Re: Best/worst DA's offices

Post by Anonymous User » Sun Feb 07, 2021 4:37 am

Any thoughts on Kern, CA?
Top
Anonymous User
Posts: 433364
Joined: Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:32 am

Re: Best/worst DA's offices

Post by Anonymous User » Wed Feb 10, 2021 11:58 pm

Orange County hands down worst of the worst. Their reputation is garbage just Google Orange County District Attorney.
Top
Post Reply Post Anonymous Reply  

Return to “Public Interest & Government”