Supervising Criminal Attorney
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Supervising Criminal Attorney
Salary
$161,463.60 - $197,113.80 Annually
Location
CA 95959, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2025-0242
Department
Public Defender
Opening Date
11/07/2025
Closing Date
11/24/2025 8:00 AM Pacific
Description
Benefits
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Definition and Class Characteristics
INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD DECEMBER 2, 2025
The Public Defender's Office is a dynamic and innovative team that is seeking someone to join our management team on our Constitutionally mandated mission! We are hiring one Supervising Attorney to defend individuals charged with crimes as well as to plan, organize, direct and supervise deputy public defenders. These people will perform a variety of tasks related to the administration and management of the office as a whole. Confidentiality and integrity to our clients are critical to this job. Every day will be different and will provide you with an opportunity to do good for our community.
Assignments range from first-line supervisorial responsibilities, senior attorney case review, and the defense of clients, including, but not limited to, the most difficult, complex and sensitive criminal trial cases requiring highly advanced legal knowledge, skill and experience. Some assignments may involve supervising the activities of a satellite office staff. The amount and @type of management supervision provided to attorneys in this class ranges from close to minimal.
Examples of Duties
Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for attorneys; implement policies and procedures.
Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff involved in researching and defending cases in all courts within the County.
Evaluate assigned operations and activities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.
Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for expenditure needs of assigned unit; monitor and control expenditures.
Assist legal staff in evaluating the various stages of the defense of a case
Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed.
Litigate criminal and civil cases in court
Our full-time staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including but not limited to a generous leave program, 11 standard holidays and 3 floating holidays, CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses, and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b), and Roth options. Nevada County also offers a tuition reimbursement program, and is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) through the Department of Education. And because we care about work-life balance, we also offer flexible schedules and telework options to our staff depending on program needs!
Why Nevada County?
Because here, your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Read the full job descriptionhere (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1506742?keywords=supervising%20cr&page@type=classSpecifications) .
Education and Experience Required
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in the practice of law with substantial criminal experience including a minimum of one year of lead experience. Prefer at least three years of the total required experience to have been in the assigned department/office.
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire.
Active membership in the California State Bar.
Benefits Guide
TheBenefits Guide (https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/492/Benefits) is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unitsummaries and agreements (MOUs) (https://nevadacountyca.gov/475/Memoranda-of-Understanding-MOUs) for additional benefit information.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
Health Insurance Plans
Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO
Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
Blue Shield Trio HMO
Kaiser HMO
PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
PERS Platinum PPO
PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)
Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:
Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Basic Term Life
Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
Optional Dependent Term Life
Optional Term Life
Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.
CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62
CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page,www.calpers.ca.gov, to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
www.nevadacountyca.gov
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Which best describes your degree from an accredited college or university and graduation from an ABA, AALS, or CA State Bar-accredited law school?
I hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and graduated from an ABA, AALS, or CA State Bar-accredited law school.
I hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university but did not graduate from an ABA, AALS, or CA State Bar-accredited law school.
I did not attend law school.
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Are you currently an active member of the California State Bar?
Yes
No
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If you are an active member, please provide your California State Bar membership number.
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Which of the following best describes your years of experience practicing criminal law?
None
Less than 5 years
5 to 6 years
6 to 7 years
7 or more years
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Please describe your years of experience in leadership.
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Less than 1 year
1 - 2 years
2 - 3 years
3 or more years
06
Please describe a situation when you knew you should be developing others but didn't have the time.
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Please describe a time when you worked with an inexperienced person and started him or her down a road of accelerated development.
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Please describe any training you have completed in leadership, supervision, or management.
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Please describe your experience in leadership, supervision, and management.
Required Question
Employer
County of Nevada
Address
950 Maidu Avenue
Nevada City, California, 95959
Phone
530 265 7010
Website
https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/
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