DDA/DPD/CS Attorney I-Temporary
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DDA/DPD/CS Attorney I-Temporary
Salary
$53.67 - $65.52 Hourly
Location
Nevada City, CA
Job Type
Temporary
Job Number
2026-0032
Department
Public Defender
Opening Date
02/13/2026
Closing Date
3/2/2026 8:00 AM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
Definition and Class Characteristics
INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF MARCH 9
We are recruiting at various levels. We encourage you to apply to all levels that you feel qualified for.
The Public Defender's Office is a dynamic and innovative team that is seeking someone to join us on our Constitutionally mandated mission! We are hiring one Attorney at a level I, II, or III to defend individuals charged with crimes. Confidentiality and integrity to our clients are critical to this job. Every day will be different and will provide an opportunity to do good for our community.
The Attorney classification has three levels which are assigned at the department director's discretion in accordance with budget provisions, organizational needs, the individual attorney's expertise and skill, and the experience requirements for the respective levels. Assignments range from requiring minimal expertise and experience to the prosecution or defense of 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. The amount and @type of supervision provided to incumbents in this class ranges from close to minimal, depending on each attorney's level and their degree of proficiency in the practice of law.
Examples of Duties
Attend meetings including interviews with complainants, victims, witnesses and clients.
Analyze and prepare legal documents and instruments. Preparing and presenting clear and logical oral and written statements of fact, law and argument
Prepare and participate in pleadings, arraignments, pre-trial agreements, motions, trials, responsive declarations, detention or asset seizure hearings, negotiate with opposing counsel and the courts, and the selection of jurors.
Litigate criminal and appropriate civil cases in court.
Perform legal research and review law, regulations and judicial decisions.
Conducts legal related training for officers, participate in continuing education, and may supervise subordinate staff.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Attorney I candidates are graduates from an accredited law school and must have active membership in the California State Bar prior to working for Nevada County.
Attorney II candidates meet the criteria for Attorney I and have the equivalent to eighteen months of experience practicing criminal law.
Attorney III candidates meet the criteria for Attorney I and have the equivalent to thirty-six months of experience practicing criminal law.
This is a temporary and part-time position working an average of 20 hours but not more than 29 hours per week, for a maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year. Temporary employees earn sick leave but are not eligible for other vacation or holiday pay, or for medical, dental, vision benefits, or CalPERS.
Why Nevada County?
Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides important programming to keep us safe and healthy.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. 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 description (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1526928) here.
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
Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.
Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
www.nevadacountyca.gov
01
Which best describes your graduation from an accredited law school?
I received a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
I received a Juris Doctorate from a non-accredited law school
I did did not attend law school
02
Which of the following best describes your years of experience practicing criminal law?
None
Less than 1 years
1 year or more
03
Please provide your California State Bar membership number
04
On a separate attachment, please respond to questions 4 through 10. What do you see as the role of the Public Defender's Office in recidivism reduction?
05
What is the role of an indigent defender in effectuating change in the criminal justice system?
06
Why do you want to be a Temporary Deputy Public Defender?
07
Why do you want to practice law in a small, homogeneous, rural community?
08
Detail your experience interacting with people who have challenges (lack of education or money, substance abuse, mental illness, etc.)
09
Who do you view as the stakeholders in the criminal justice system and why?
10
How many years of criminal defense experience do you have?
None
Less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 or more years
11
In a separate attachment (@typed, double-spaced and no more than two pages in length), please respond to the following scenario: A client persists in referring to you both in court and during your confidential meetings as a "dump truck" and "public pretender". He continually informs you that he wishes he could afford to hire a "real" lawyer. Please explain in detail how you would handle this situation.
12
Have you attached a copy of your Juris Doctorate? Have you responded to questions 4-10 on a separate attachment? Have you attached a separate response to #11? Please note, failure to attach these documentation may disqualify your application from further consideration.
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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