Supervising Criminal Attorney *** $5,000 SIGNING BONUS ***

Salary : $171,151.38 - $208,940.62 Annually
Location : 201 Commercial Street, Nevada City CA 95959, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: District Attorney (DA)
Opening Date: 09/28/2026

Definition and Class Characteristics

FOR FIRST CONSIDERATION, APPLY BY OCTOBER 15, 2026
FIRST ROUND INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 19, 2026
We are seeking an experienced attorney who is ready to tackle a leadership role!

***UP TO $5,000 HIRING BONUS***

Lead with Purpose. Advocate for Victims. Make an Impact.

Nevada County is seeking a highly skilled and passionate attorney to serve as the Supervising Attorney. This leadership position is ideal for an experienced prosecutor committed to safeguarding vulnerable victims, advancing justice with integrity, and mentoring trial attorneys.

This role involves supervising Deputy District Attorneys who handle complex and sensitive cases, while also maintaining a felony caseload. We seek a compassionate leader who excels in court, upholds ethical prosecution, and recognizes the profound effect this work has on victims and the community.

The ideal candidate brings advanced criminal trial experience, particularly in difficult and high-profile cases. Candidates should be comfortable using technology in a fast-paced legal environment where case management, evidence review, and information sharing are fully digital.
Key Responsibilities Include:

• Leading, mentoring, and supervising attorneys
• Handling and prosecuting complex cases
• Guiding case strategy and supporting professional development within the team
• Collaborating with law enforcement, victim advocates, courts, and justice partners
• Promoting ethical, trauma-informed prosecution practices aligned with the mission of the District Attorney's Office
• Participating in hiring, training, and performance evaluations of legal staff

Ideal Candidate:

• Criminal litigation and courtroom advocacy
• Leadership, supervision, and team development
• Exercising good judgment, integrity, and compassion in critical cases

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California
• Five years of increasingly responsible experience in the practice of law with substantial criminal experience including a minimum of one year of lead experience. Prefer at least three years of the total required experience to have been in the assigned department/office.

Salary & Benefits:
Supervising Attorney Salary: $171,151.38 - $208,940.62 annually (DOE/DOQ)

Nevada County offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits; paid holidays and generous leave programs; tuition reimbursement; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Benefits Guide

The 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 unit 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, , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

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

Are you currently an active member of the California State Bar?

• Yes
• No

02

If you are an active member, please provide your California State Bar membership number.
03

Which of the following best describes your years of experience practicing criminal law?

• None
• Less than 5 years
• 5 to 6 years
• 6 to 7 years
• 7 or more years

04

Please describe a time when you worked with an inexperienced person and started him or her down a road ofaccelerated development.
05

Please describe any training you have completed in leadership, supervision, or management.
06

Please describe your experience in leadership, supervision, and management.
Required Question