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Placer County Public Defender

Auburn, Placer County · Sacramento
County Public DefenderLimited OpeningsLow Risk

45+

Total Staff

28+

Attorneys

10,000+

Annual Caseload

1

Open Positions

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Serves the growing Placer County including Roseville and Auburn. One of the fastest-growing counties in California.

Strategic Career Intelligence

Specializations

Felony DefenseMisdemeanor DefenseJuvenile Defense

Career Pathways

Public Defender TrackConflict Panel

Experience Value

One of California's fastest-growing counties means expanding caseloads and hiring opportunities. Suburban Sacramento region offers affordable living with good courtroom experience.

Specialty Courts

Drug CourtVeterans Court

Holistic Defense Services

Investigators

Open Positions(1)

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Deputy Public Defender

Roseville
$88k$105k
misdemeanorfelony0-2 years
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Salary Ranges

LevelSalary Range
Entry Level$88,000-$105,000
Mid-Career$110,000-$135,000
Senior$140,000-$170,000
Leadership$175,000-$235,000

Budget & Funding Intelligence

Total Budget

$12M

Low Risk

Sources are being compiled. This assessment is based on publicly available county budget documents.

Budget Trend

= Stable

Quick Info

County
Placer
Region
Sacramento
Case Management
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Caseload/Attorney
~357
Website
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Union Representation

Non-union workplace

Benefits

  • CalPERS Retirement
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • PSLF-Eligible
  • Paid CLE
  • Generous PTO

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