Deputy Attorney - Alternate Public Defender

Overview

Deputy Attorney – Alternate Public Defender. The Alternate Public Defender's Office provides legal representation for people charged with criminal offenses who cannot afford private counsel. The office aims to deliver quality legal services in a compassionate and professional manner, providing constitutional balance to the El Dorado County Legal System. The position is located in Placerville with telework opportunities in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

The Opportunity

Performs professional legal work in specialized areas (including criminal prosecution, public defense, child support enforcement, civil litigation, or elder law). Provides strategic legal counsel and representation to County departments, employees, and the public on legal rights, obligations, and procedures. Handles high-stakes matters, including litigation, policy development, and multi-agency coordination. Assignments require advanced expertise and independent judgment within a single functional area (e.g., District Attorney, Public Defender, Child Support Services, or Senior Citizens' Services).

Responsibilities

• Perform the full range of routine to complex legal activities.
• Represent the County in moderate to high-profile and multi-jurisdictional matters, including trials, hearings, and appeals with far-reaching implications.
• Lead negotiations, mediation, and resolution of cases with significant financial, operational, or policy impacts.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert and provide technical direction on specialized legal projects, offering mentorship and strategic oversight.
• Draft and review legal documents.

Qualifications & Requirements

Submitting Your Application

Submit your application online by clicking the Apply link at the top of the announcement. When completing your online application and required supplemental questions, click Accept. For questions, contact Kelly Gatchet in Human Resources at kelly.gatchet@edcgov.us. View minimum qualifications and criteria via the County's recruitment notice.

Recruitment Process & Additional Information

The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. Qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of procedures. A training and experience evaluation will determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process, with ranking for referral to vacancies based on the application information.

Supplemental questions play an integral role; provide thoughtful and thorough responses. All work experience described in responses must be included in the Work Experience section of your application. More information on the recruitment process is available in the notice. The selection procedures may be modified based on department needs; all candidates will be notified of changes.

Additional information : The County is recruiting for Deputy Attorney to fill current and future vacancies for at least three months, including full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra-help positions. Some job classifications may require pre-employment medical screening and background checks; employees with access to Federal Tax Information will be subject to additional investigations. El Dorado County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Vacancies

Employment Type & Function

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