Deputy District Attorney III

Overview

Napa County is home to 140,000 residents with a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our agricultural heritage. Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region and part of the San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area, the Napa Valley offers a Mediterranean climate, access to mountains and ocean, and a mix of small town living with big city amenities.

Napa County as an

Employer:

As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the community values of Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity, and Innovation.

The ideal candidate will be a person of integrity with 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.

• Scheduled Salary Increases and Winter Time Off:
  • 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/26
  • 32.0 hours of paid Winter Time Off
• Additional Pay
  
  Incentives:
  • HIRING BONUS: A one-time signing bonus of $15,000; 50% paid within 3 pay periods of the first day and the remaining 50% upon successful completion of probation.
  • RELOCATION REIMBURSEMENT:
    Up to $10,000 intrastate and up to $15,000 interstate, with up to $5,000 for temporary living expenses.

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that likely provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical path is:

• 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 must be maintained (active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. You must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

Final date to receive applications: By 5:00 PM, PST, FEBRUARY 6, 2026.

Application Screening & Supplemental Question Scoring will be conducted; the week of February 9, 2026 is tentatively scheduled for screening. Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview; the Oral Panel Interview is tentatively scheduled for the week of February 16, 2026.

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.

to view the full job description, including examples of duties:
Attorney III.

Learn more about the benefits package for this position here.

Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact Napa County Human Resources at .

Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers and may be asked to provide critical services during emergencies (Cal. Gov. Code 3101).

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SALARY: Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments usually begin at the starting step with potential advances after six months and after each year continuing. Salary rates are reviewed annually.

for additional benefits information for Public Services Employees:
Benefits Summary

These Benefits Do Not Apply To Extra Help Positions

Physical Standards: Some designated County positions require a pre-employment physical examination. Offers are conditional upon successful completion.

Fingerprinting: All employees hired into allocated or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.

For positions in the Department of Corrections and the Probation Department, the selection process includes an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.

The following questions are part of the selection process. Please answer fully and specifically, as your responses will be evaluated. Applications submitted without responses will not be evaluated.

• Yes
• No

Questions 2-5 focus on applicant experience in criminal prosecution and related qualifications. A medical screening may be required if selected for the position.