- Salary
- $120k – $144k/yr
- Location
- Ste. 300 Napa, CA, CA, US
- Department
- Legal
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
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Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.
Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.
The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.
As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE.
The District Attorney's Office is currently seeking an attorney to join our team. Attorney I level will perform the less difficult cases and assignments while learning their respective duties and responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be a person of integrity while possessing a passion for justice, a love of mercy, and an attitude of humility.
Applicants awaiting July 2026 California State Bar exam results are encouraged to apply. **Any potential offer of employment extended is contingent upon passing of the California State Bar exam.**
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Attorney I
Education: Graduation from an accredited law school
Experience: None required.
License or Certificate*: Active membership in the California State Bar Association.
*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e., active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
Winter Time Off (WTO):
- 32.0 hours of paid Winter Time Off (WTO)
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Application Deadline | 5:00 pm (PST) on Monday October 5, 2026. |
Application Screening & Supplemental Questions Scoring | The week of October 5, 2026 Supplemental questions will be scored by the subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview. |
Oral Panel Exam | The week of October 19, 2025 The most qualified candidates from the oral panel exam will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year. |
Benefits
Learn more about the benefits package for this position HERE.
ADA Accommodation
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.
Disaster Service Worker
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experience emergencies (earthquakes, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (Cal. Gov. Code § 3101.)
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.