Placer County Public Defender
45+
Total Staff
28+
Attorneys
10,000+
Annual Caseload
1
Open Positions
About
Serves the growing Placer County including Roseville and Auburn. One of the fastest-growing counties in California.
Strategic Career Intelligence
Specializations
Career Pathways
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
Holistic Defense Services
Open Positions(1)
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Salary Ranges
| Level | Salary 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
Sources are being compiled. This assessment is based on publicly available county budget documents.
Budget Trend
= StableQuick Info
- County
- Placer
- Region
- Sacramento
- Case Management
- JusticeTrax
- Caseload/Attorney
- ~357
- Phone
- (530) 889-7840
- Website
- Visit
Union Representation
Non-union workplace
Benefits
- CalPERS Retirement
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- PSLF-Eligible
- Paid CLE
- Generous PTO
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