Deputy District Attorney III - Napa
22 hours ago
Job description
The Napa Valley
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.
The Position
The ideal candidate will be a person of integrity while possessing a passion for justice, a love of mercy, and an attitude of humility.
The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.
3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/26
32.0 hours of paid Winter Time Off
Additional Pay Incentives
HIRING BONUS:
Applicants appointed to this position will receive a one-time signing bonus of $15,000; 50% will be paid within 3 pay periods of the employee's first day of employment and the remaining 50% will be paid upon successful completion of probation period.
RELOCATION REIMBURSEMENT:
Maximum of $10,000 for intrastate and a maximum of $15,000 for interstate, with a maximum of $5,000 of that amount being allocated for temporary living expenses.
Position RequirementsEducation 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:
Education:
Graduation from an accredited law school.
Experience:
Three years of criminal law, or one year in a District Attorney's or Public Defender's Office as an Attorney II equivalent in Napa County.
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.
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
APPLICATION DEADLINE - EXTENDEDBy 5:00 PM, PST, FEBRUARY 20, 2026
Application Screening &Supplemental Question Scoring
Tentatively scheduled for the week February 23, 2026
Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.
Oral Panel InterviewTentatively scheduled for the week March 9, 2026
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.
Example of Duties
Click here to view the full job description, including the examples of duties: Attorney III.
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
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. Code3101.)
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Public Services Employees Benefits Information
SALARY -Salaries are based on a five-step range.
Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter.
Salary rates are reviewed annually.Additional Benefits Info -Click here for additional benefits information for Public Services Employees:These Benefits Do Not Apply To Extra Help Positions
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
PHYSICAL STANDARDS -Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.
FINGERPRINTING -All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.
SELECTION PROCESS -FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.
Instructions for Supplemental Application Questions.
The following questions comprise one of the steps in the selection process for this position and are intended to assist you in presenting your qualifications.
Only the information you provide in your answers to these questions will be evaluated and scored to determine the best qualified candidates to continue in the selection process for this position.
Please be complete and specific in answering the questions as your score will be based on this information. Applications submitted without responses to the supplemental questions will not be evaluated.Although your experience and education should relate back to your application, your application and or resume will not be reviewed when scoring the supplemental questions.
Therefore, please be as detailed as possible in your responses to the supplemental questions. I have read and understand the instructions presented above.Yes
No
02
What academic, professional, and/or clerkship experience do you possess which you believe will enhance your ability to serve as a prosecutor?
03
Please describe any previous experience you have in preparing and drafting criminal complaints, indictments, information, motions, briefs, and prosecution and/or defense of preliminary hearings and/or jury trials.
Describe your criminal prosecution experience including length of time you served as a prosecutor, what assignments you have handled in your career, number of jury trials and a brief description and results of your most significant five cases.
05
If selected for this position, a medical screening may be required as part of the pre-employment process. I have read and understand this requirement.
Yes
No
Required Question
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