Join the DA Team
The Yolo County District Attorney welcomes you to our employment opportunities page. Applications are only provided for positions which are currently open. We do not accept resumes unless it is otherwise noted on the Job Listing. To fill out and submit an online job application, and to view Current Positions, please visit: Yolo County Human Resources Employment Opportunities
When submitting an application for any position, please include a resume and cover letter. In the cover letter please discuss why you want to work at a DA’s office and why you want to work at the Yolo County DA’s office. Also, tell us when you can start, how many hours/week you can volunteer, and for how many months you can volunteer.
A background check is required to work in this position and those with a prior felony will not be considered. Because the background check can take 4-6 weeks to complete, please anticipate that if you are selected, you would not potentially start for 8-10 weeks after we receive your application.
2023 Yolo County District Attorney Legal Interns
Filing Information & Deadlines (Note: Recruitment may close before the deadline if all positions are filled.)
Summer/Fall Legal Internship
McGeorge and King Hall students must apply through the Spring On Campus Interviews (OCI). The commitment is full time over the summer and part time in the fall. Students from other law schools may submit a cover letter and resume between January 1-January 31 as outlined below.
Fall/Spring Legal Internship
If you are interested in a fall internship, please apply, as outlined below, between May 1 – May 31. Our fall internships require a minimum of 12 hours per week for the fall and spring semesters.
Spring Legal Internship
If you are interested in a spring part time internship, please apply, as outlined below, between September 1 – September 30. Our spring internships require a minimum of 12 hours per week. Spring internship positions are limited.
If you are interested in volunteering as an attorney for experience, you may also submit an application. We do not have a formal post-bar internship program, but we do accept post-bar volunteers. For all attorney and post-bar volunteers we ask for a 40 hour per week commitment for a minimum of four months. If you are taking the July Bar, please apply no earlier than April 15.
If any interested in legal internships, volunteer attorney, or post-bar volunteers please submit resume and cover letter to da.internship@yolocounty.gov with your requested opportunity in the subject line. For example, “Legal Internship”, “Volunteer Attorney”, or “Post-bar Volunteer”.
Undergrad Opportunities (College Students)
The Yolo County District Attorney’s Office offers three distinct internship programs designed to give college students real-world experience while making a meaningful impact in our community. If you are an interested college student, please submit a resume and cover letter to da.internship@yolocounty.gov with your requested opportunity in the subject line. For example, “Victim Services Internship”, “Restorative Justice Partnership Program Internship”, “Children’s Advocacy Center Internship” or “Crime Strategies Unit Internship”. In your cover letter, please describe why you are interested in the specific opportunity you requested, your preferred focus area (RJP), your desired start date, your commitment duration, and your available hours per week.
Internships require a minimum commitment of 12+ hours per week for at least two quarters or one semester. Longer commitments are welcome. Positions are limited for each opportunity. A background check is required and can take up to 10-weeks, so we recommend submitting applications 3-6 months before your desired start date.
Filing Information & Deadlines
Summer Undergrad Internships
If you are interested in a summer internship, with a start date in June, please submit a cover letter and resume between December 1 – January 15.
Fall Undergrad Internships
If you are interested in a fall internship, with a start date in September, please submit a cover letter and resume between April 1 – May 15.
Spring Undergrad Internships
If you are interested in a spring internship, with a start date in March, please submit a cover letter and resume between September 1 – October 15.
Victim Services Internship Opportunities
The Yolo County District Attorney’s Office Victim Services Program Interns/Volunteers will obtain an intricate experience and hands on approach to observing and being part of criminal court cases and the process of the criminal justice system. They will have continuous contact with local law enforcement agencies, criminal prosecutors, local government and non-profit based advocates and the clients they serve. Most of the clients served, whom are in the process of working through a victimization of a violent crime.
The job duties of Victim Services Program Interns/Volunteers consist of: Court Coverage; locating case status/disposition as well as Warrant case status; data entry; assisting with preparation of mailed documents to victim service clients; doing the work up and submittal for California Victims of Crime applications; filing files and documents; photocopying brochures and documents as requested by the advocates and other job duties as assigned and directed.
Restorative Justice Partnership Program Internship Opportunities
The Restorative Justice Partnership (RJP), offers unpaid in-office internship opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students within five focus areas:
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- Peer Support – assisting participants with social service engagement and program completion.
- Mental Health Liaison – supporting the RJP Behavioral Health Team, service providers, and clients.
- Marketing – enhancing outreach and social media efforts.
- Court & Program Processes – attending court hearings, updating cases, and providing administrative support.
- Research – exploring Restorative Justice practices and outcomes.
All candidates must complete the RJP Basic Training course and pass a 2-part interview process.
RJP also welcomes community volunteers in other positions. Visit: https://yoloda.org/progressive-programs/restorative-justice-partnership/ to learn more.
Children’s Advocacy Center Internship Opportunities
Cameron’s Place, Yolo County Children’s Advocacy Center, a program of the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office, is accepting volunteer applications. This opportunity offers hands-on experience supporting children and families affected by abuse and violent crimes, providing invaluable exposure to the criminal justice and child welfare systems. Volunteers will work closely with law enforcement, prosecutors, legal advocates, mental health clinicians, and social workers, gaining meaningful insight into court proceedings, victim services, and case management. This role offers an opportunity to develop skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Volunteer responsibilities include assisting with client and office support tasks such as maintaining clean and organized waiting areas, restocking snacks, and preparing materials. Volunteers also provide clerical and administrative support including copying documents, organizing client packets, scanning files, and assisting with data entry, note-taking, and distributing training information. Additional duties include helping prepare outreach materials and supporting community events or trainings, supporting staff with therapy aids, resource boards, and educational materials, and engaging with children in a supportive, age-appropriate manner when trained and under staff supervision. Volunteers are expected to maintain confidentiality and uphold the CAC’s trauma-informed, client-centered values at all times, as well as attend required volunteer trainings and meetings to stay informed and prepared.
Selected candidates will undergo a two-step interview process and must successfully pass a background check to ensure the safety and integrity of the program. If you’re passionate about helping vulnerable youth and want to contribute to an important cause, we encourage you to apply. Please submit a letter of interest and resume to da.internship@yolocounty.gov with “Children’s Advocacy Center Internship” in the subject line, and let us know how you’d like to volunteer your time. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of children in Yolo County!
Crime Strategies Unit Internship Opportunities
The Yolo County District Attorney’s Office is excited to announce a unique internship opportunity within our Crime Strategies Unit.
Our Crime Strategies Unit internship program offers a hands-on experience at the intersection of law and data analytics. As an intern, you’ll contribute to important projects that aim to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of our criminal justice system. You’ll conduct legal research on cutting-edge issues in criminal justice, assist with data analysis to support evidence-based decision making, and contribute to projects such as the Racial Justice Act, Race Blind Charging, and Data-Driven Intervention.
We’re looking for current college students with an interest in pursuing law school, strong analytical and research skills, familiarity with data analysis tools (or willingness to learn), and a commitment to public service. By joining us, you’ll gain invaluable experience in a professional legal environment, work on impactful projects that address real-world challenges in criminal justice, develop skills in legal research, data analytics, and project management, and network with legal professionals to build relationships that can support your law school aspirations.
Volunteer Programs
The Yolo County District Attorney’s Office is proud to have a thriving volunteer program. Our volunteers range from college students to retired veterans, and they all serve a very important purpose assisting many departments throughout our office. If you are interested, please submit a resume and cover letter to da.internship@yolocounty.gov with “Volunteer Opportunity” in the subject line and state how you would like to volunteer your time.
Jeff Reisig with YCDA Interns