Public Defender

County of Nevada
Nevada City, California United States  View Map
Posted: Feb 18, 2026
  • Apply By: May 19, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Legal Services
  • Job Description

    Public Defender

    County of Nevada, California

    Nevada City, CA

    Annual Salary: $192,250.92 – $234,698.76 DOE/DOQ

     

    The County of Nevada, California, is seeking an experienced and collaborative Public Defender to lead the Public Defender’s Office and advance integrated approaches that connect legal advocacy with services and support for vulnerable community members. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide strong courtroom leadership while working closely with the Health and Human Services Agency and justice system partners to support diversion, treatment-based solutions, and whole-person approaches to care. The Public Defender oversees a team of 14 total staff and a $3.8 million budget, serves as a key legal advisor to County leadership, and guides case strategy, staff development, and the continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and service delivery. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in criminal law and public defense administration, along with the ability to maintain a positive work culture, and set clear direction and follow-through with consistency and reliability. Advance justice through strong advocacy and whole-person, client-centered leadership, apply today!

     

    View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/b7752744-ed59-463d-b3de-a55193473a81

     

    HOW TO APPLY

    For first consideration, apply by March 16 at https://apptrkr.com/6935625

     

    SAVE THE DATES

    Round one virtual interviews will take place on April 21. Finalists will move forward to round two in-person interviews on May 4. Selected candidates must be available for both dates.

     

    QUESTIONS?

    Please contact your recruiter, Terri Maus-Nisich, with any inquiries:

     

    • terri@wbcpinc.com

     

    • 866-929-WBCP (9227) toll free

     

    • 541-664-0376 (direct)

     

    To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/6935625

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