Supervising Criminal Attorney - Special Victims Unit - $5,000 Sign-on 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 Special Victims Unit (SVU) 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 in the Special Victims Division, while also maintaining an SVU felony caseload.The Supervising Attorney will have the exciting opportunity to help lead the continued development and operation of the newly established Family Justice Center of Nevada County. 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 involving sexual assault, child abuse, domestic violence,stalking, human traffickingand other crimes against vulnerable victims. 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 assigned to SVU prosecutions
• Handling and prosecutingcomplexSVU casesto include sexual assault, child abuse, domestic violence, stalking and human trafficking offenses
• Guiding case strategy and supporting professional development within the team
• Serving as leadership in the development and operations of the newly formed Family Justice Center of Nevada County  
• 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

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

Why Nevada County?

Nevada County is committed to encouraging a workplace culture built on collaboration, integrity, innovation, and service. County leadership values employee engagement, supports professional growth, and promotes open communication and continuous improvement. Here, your work matters. Your ideas matter. Your contribution directly impacts the safety and well-being of our community every day.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

-Five years of increasingly responsible experience in the practice of law with substantial criminal experience including a minimum of one year of lead experience. We prefer at least three years of the total required experience to have been in the assigned department/office.