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County of El Dorado Deputy Attorney - District Attorney's Office in Placerville, California
Deputy Attorney - District Attorney's Office
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Deputy Attorney - District Attorney's Office
Salary
$154,585.60 - $187,886.40 Annually
Location
Placerville & South Lake Tahoe, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2602-5211DA
Department
District Attorney
Opening Date
02/24/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
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Description
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The Deputy Attorneys in the El Dorado County District Attorney's Office (https://www.eldoradoda.com/) prosecute adult and juvenile offenders for criminal offenses, evaluate law enforcement reports and documents, assist in search warrant preparation, prepare and file legal briefs and memoranda relating to prosecution activities and appeals, conduct original and supplemental investigation of cases, prepare for and conduct trials, post-trial and sentencing hearings, and appeals.
This recruitment is being conducted to fill current and anticipated vacancies for Deputy Attorney in the District Attorney's Office located in Placerville and South Lake Tahoe, CA. T o view the full job description, please click here. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edcgov/classspecs/1746385?keywords=Deputy%20Attorney&pagetype=classSpecifications)
El Dorado County is one of the most beautiful counties in the state of California.
You can avoid the valley commute and fog and take in the natural beauty.
Check out our video to learn more!
The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
The County of El Dorado participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If hired, the information you provide on your Form I-9 will be used to verify your authorization to work in the United States.
Learn more:
E-Verify Notice of Participation (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf)
Right to Work
The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!
For your Health and Well-Being:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Basic Life Insurance
Long Term Disability (LTD)
County sponsored Wellness program
Discounts on gym memberships
For your Financial Future:
CalPERS Retirement
Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
Optional Life Insurance
For your Work/Life Balance:
Paid Holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accruals
Management, personal and bereavement leave
Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned.
Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement.
To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here (https://www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/County-Government/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits) .
Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.
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To provide us with an opportunity to evaluate your background, responses to the Supplemental Questions are required in addition to your application. Supplemental questions play an important role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine if you continue in the selection process and your ranking on the eligible list. All work experience described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in your application's "Work Experience" section. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation. Additionally, ensure that your responses are your own and not generated by artificial intelligence (AI) or other automated tools, as this may result in disqualification from the recruitment.
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Do you currently possess an active California State Bar license, or do you anticipate obtaining one within the next six (6) months?
Yes, I currently possess an active California State Bar license.
No, but I anticipate obtaining one within the next six (6) months.
No, and I do not anticipate obtaining one within the next six (6) months.
03
If you currently possess an active California State Bar license, please provide your California Bar card number below. If you do not have one yet, enter "N/A".
04
This recruitment is being conducted to fill current and future vacancies that may be full-time, limited term, or extra-help (temporary) employment. Please select the type(s) of employment you are willing to accept:
Full-time
Limited-term
Extra-help
All of the above
05
This recruitment is being conducted to fill current and future vacancies located in Placerville and South Lake Tahoe. Please select all your preferred work location(s):
Placerville
South Lake Tahoe
06
How many years of experience do you have as a licensed attorney?
Less than 1 year
1–2 years
3–4 years
5 or more years
07
How many years of experience do you have in criminal prosecution?
No experience
Less than 1 year
1–2 years
3–4 years
5 or more years
08
Describe your experience as an attorney in a prosecutor's office, including years of experience, the number of criminal jury trial trials have you handled to completion, and the types and complexity of trials you have handled.
Required Question