Deputy District Attorney I/II/III

County of Napa • Napa, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Napa Valley Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage. Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities. The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities. Napa County as an Employer As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. The District Attorney's Office is currently seeking an attorney to join our team. The difference in levels depends on the amount and type of experience. Employees beginning at the Attorney I level will perform the less difficult cases and assignments while learning their respective duties and responsibilities. As experience, knowledge, skills and abilities are acquired and utilized, the degree and complexity of assignments will correspondingly increase to the Attorney II and III levels. The Attorney III will handle the more difficult and complex assignments. The ideal candidate will be a person of integrity while possessing a passion for justice, a love of mercy, and an attitude of humility.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar Association.
• Attorney I: None required.
• Attorney II: Two years of criminal law, or one year in a District Attorney's Office or Public Defender's Office as an Attorney I equivalent in Napa County.
• Attorney III: Three years of criminal law, or one year in a District Attorney's or Public Defender's Office as an Attorney II equivalent in Napa County.
• Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e., active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County.
• For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

Nice To Haves

• A person of integrity while possessing a passion for justice, a love of mercy, and an attitude of humility.

Responsibilities

• Perform less difficult cases and assignments while learning respective duties and responsibilities (Attorney I).
• Handle more difficult and complex assignments (Attorney III).

Benefits

• 32.0 hours of paid Winter Time Off (WTO)
• Hiring Bonus: $15,000 for Deputy District Attorney III (50% within 3 pay periods of start date, 50% upon successful completion of probation).
• Loan Forgiveness Program: Up to $20,000 (or $30,000 if bilingual) for student loans for Deputy District Attorney III who attended an accredited school and received an Associate's or Bachelor's degree. Must complete five years of satisfactory service.
• Relocation Reimbursement: Up to $10,000 for intrastate or $15,000 for interstate relocation for Deputy District Attorney III, with up to $5,000 for temporary living expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level