Sr. Attorney - District Attorney

County of El Dorado; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

EAP

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Wellness program

Gym discounts

CalPERS Retirement

457 Plans

Optional Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave accruals

Bereavement leave

Job summary

The County of El Dorado District Attorney's Office in Placerville seeks a Sr. Attorney to handle criminal prosecutions and related duties. The attorney will review law enforcement reports, prepare legal briefs, and conduct trials with a team of professionals supporting the prosecution.

The ideal candidate will hold a California Bar license and bring strong advocacy, research, and case-management skills. This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney with active California Bar license.
• Experience in criminal prosecution and trial practice preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute adult and juvenile offenders for criminal offenses.
• Evaluate law enforcement reports and documents.
• Prepare and file briefs and memoranda; conduct trials and post-trial proceedings.
• Assist in search warrant preparation and appeals where applicable.

Skills

Criminal prosecution experience

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Case evaluation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Case management systems

Job description

Description

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

Sr. Attorney anticipated vacancy.

FOR FULL DETAILS

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

Description

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

Sr. Attorney anticipated vacancy.

FOR FULL DETAILS

The Sr. Attorneys in the El Dorado County District Attorney's Office, 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. To view the full job description, please

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.

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• 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.

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
• 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