What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy District Attorney I/II/III position at County of Napa?
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.
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. Learn more HERE.
The ideal candidate will be a person of integrity while possessing a passion for justice, a love of mercy, and an attitude of humility.
The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year. The department may choose to fill the vacancy at the or II level, depending on the qualifications of the candidate pool.
Scheduled salary increases and Winter Time Off (WTO):
- 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/25
- 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/26
- 32.0 hours of paid Winter Time Off (WTO)
Position Requirements
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Attorney I ($53.85 - $64.47 hourly)
Education: Graduation from an accredited law school
Experience: None required.
License or Certificate*: Active membership in the California State Bar Association.
Attorney II ($65.28 - $78.33 hourly)
Education: Graduation from an accredited law school.
Experience: 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.
License or Certificate*: Active membership in the California State Bar Association
Attorney III ($77.97- $93.68 hourly)
Education: Graduation from an accredited law school.
Experience: 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.
License or Certificate*: Active membership in the California State Bar Association
*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.
The Recruitment Process
Application Deadline | 5:00 pm (PST), MARCH 21, 2025 |
Application Screening & Supplemental Questions Scoring | Week of March 24, 2025 Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview. |
Oral Panel Interview | Tentatively scheduled for the week of April 7, 2025. The most qualified candidates from the interview process will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year. |
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time. Click here to view the full job description, including the examples of duties.
Benefits
Learn more about the benefits package for this position HERE.
ADA Accommodation
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experience emergencies (earthquakes, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (Cal. Gov. Code § 3101.)
Salary : $112,008 - $194,854
