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Deputy Attorney - Public Defender

Ready to fight for justice? Bring your passion for public defense to a place that backs you. Already making a difference? Make it here.

Join the El Dorado County Public Defender's Office. We're hiring one full-time Deputy Attorney. Get real courtroom experience. Make a real impact.

We're a small, dedicated team fighting for fairness in a justice system that isn't always fair. As a Deputy Attorney in the El Dorado County Public Defender's Office, you'll defend clients in misdemeanor, felony, juvenile, and conservatorship cases. You'll gain real courtroom experience and be backed by a team that always has your back.

We currently have the vacancy:

One full-time vacancy for Deputy Attorney located in Shingle Springs, CA

The selected candidate may be eligible for the following recruitment incentives:

Up to $6,000 to be paid in equal installments for the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods in the position.

A fixed amount of additional vacation leave to be accrued in equal installments in each of the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods of employment.

Up to $6,000 relocation expense reimbursement for moving expenses for the candidate's household, including pets, when the candidate's primary residence is more than one hundred (100) miles from the assigned work location using the shortest commonly traveled route.

Public defense in El Dorado County means more than just a job-it's impact you can see, in a place you'll love calling home. You'll join a tight-knit team that has each other's backs, led by people who aren't afraid to step in when it counts.

And when the workday ends, the mountains, lakes, and wine country are waiting.

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.

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.