Associate Attorney - District Attorney

Associate Attorney - District Attorney

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Associate Attorney - District Attorney

Salary

$126,713.60 - $154,024.00 Annually

Location

Placerville & South Lake Tahoe, CA

Job Type

Full Time & Extra Help

Job Number

2602-5210DA

Department

District Attorney

Opening Date

02/11/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Description

The County of El Dorado District Attorney's Office is recruiting applicants for an

Associate Attorney anticipated vacancy.

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The Associate 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. T o view the full job description, please click here. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/edcgov/classspecs/1746532?keywords=Associate&pagetype=classSpecifications)

We currently have the following vacancy:

• One (1) anticipated full time vacancy in the District Attorney Office, located in Placerville, CA.

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.

01

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.

• I acknowledge receipt of this information

02

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 position may be filled as 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: A Limited Term attorney position is grant funded but receives the same pay and benefits as a regular attorney position in our office. The District Attorney’s Office has several long-term grants, and depending on performance and operational needs, there may be opportunities to compete for regular civil service attorney positions when vacancies occur.

• Extra-help

• All of the above

05

This position may require working in either Placerville or South Lake Tahoe. Please indicate your preferred work location(s):

• Placerville only

• South Lake Tahoe only

• Either location

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

How many years of experience as an attorney in a prosecutor's office do you possess, and how many criminal jury trial trials have you handled to completion? In your response, please include sufficient information on the types and complexity of trials you have handled.

Required Question