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Deputy Attorney - Public Defender

County of El Dorado

·

Sep 8, 2026

Salary
$155k – $188k/yr
Location
Shingle Springs and South Lake Tahoe, CA, CA, US
Department
Legal
Source
GovernmentJobs

Description

1.Ready to fight for justice?

1.Ready to fight for justice? 
2.Bring your passion for public defense to a place that backs you.
3.Already making a difference? Make it here.

Join the El Dorado County Public Defender’s Office. We’re hiring one full-time Deputy Attorney. Get real courtroom experience. Make a real impact.

“We’re a small, dedicated team fighting for fairness in a justice system that isn’t always fair. As a Deputy Attorney in the El Dorado County Public Defender’s Office, you’ll defend clients in misdemeanor, felony, juvenile, and conservatorship cases. You’ll gain real courtroom experience and be backed by a team that always has your back.”

We are currently recruiting for the following:

  • One (1) full-time vacancy for Deputy Attorney located in Shingle Springs, CA 
The selected candidate may be eligible for the following recruitment incentives:
  • Up to $6,000 to be paid in equal installments for the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods in the position. 
  • A fixed amount of additional vacation leave to be accrued in equal installments in each of the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods of employment.
  • Up to $6,000 relocation expense reimbursement for moving expenses for the candidate’s household, including pets, when the candidate's primary residence is more than one hundred (100) miles from the assigned work location using the shortest commonly traveled route.

*Recruitment incentive and relocation expense reimbursement eligibility and administration are subject to the County of El Dorado Personnel Rules. Current County of El Dorado Employees are not eligible to receive recruitment incentives or reimbursement.

Public defense in El Dorado County means more than just a job—it's impact you can see, in a place you’ll love calling home. You’ll join a tight-knit team that has each other’s backs, led by people who aren’t afraid to step in when it counts. 

And when the workday ends, the mountains, lakes, and wine country are waiting.

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.

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