Deputy District Attorney I

Deputy District Attorney I

Salary

$119,974.40 - $143,665.60 Annually

Location

DAs Office - 1250 Main Street, Ste. 300 Napa, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

1036-2026-09-17

Department

District Attorney

Opening Date

09/18/2026

Closing Date

10/5/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

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 Californias 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 Valleys 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.

Napa County as an Employer

As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the communitys values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE.

The Position

The mission of the Napa County District Attorney's Office is to investigate and prosecute criminal and civil cases with integrity and fairness, to treat crime victims and witnesses with the highest level of respect and dignity, and to take a proactive role in crime prevention through community awareness and education.

The District Attorneys Office is currently seeking an attorney to join our team. Attorney I level will perform the less difficult cases and assignments while learning their respective duties and responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be a person of integrity while possessing a passion for justice, a love of mercy, and an attitude of humility.

Applicants awaiting July 2026 California State Bar exam results are encouraged to apply. Any potential offer of employment extended is contingent upon passing of the California State Bar exam.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education 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:

Attorney I

Education: Graduation from an accredited law school

Experience: None required.

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.

Winter Time Off (WTO):

• 32.0 hours of paid Winter Time Off (WTO)

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Application Deadline

5:00 pm (PST) on Monday October 5, 2026.

Application Screening & Supplemental Questions Scoring

The week of October 5, 2026

Supplemental questions will be scored by the subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.

Oral Panel Exam

The week of October 19, 2025

The most qualified candidates from the oral panel exam will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.

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

Example of Duties

Click below to view the full job description, including the examples of duties: Attorney I

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 (707) 253-4303.

Disaster Service Worker

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. Code § 3101.)

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:

https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/25886/Benefits-Summary---Public-Service-Employee-PSE

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.

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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

Did you take the July 2026 bar exam and are currently awaiting results?

• Yes
• No

03

What academic, professional, and/or clerkship experience do you possess which you believe will enhance your ability to serve as a prosecutor?

04

While previous legal experience is not required at the Attorney I level, it is highly desirable for this position. Therefore, 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.

Required Question

Employer County of Napa

Address 1195 Third Street, Suite 110

Napa, California, 94559

Phone 707-253-4303

Website http://www.napacountycareers.com