Deputy Public Defender II - Extra Help
County of Sonoma (CA), Santa Rosa, California, us, 95402
Overview
Advance your legal career and bring your passion for public service to the Public Defender's Office! Starting salary negotiable up to $86.81/hour! This extra-help (temporary) Deputy Public Defender position can be filled at the I, II, III, or IV level, depending on the candidate's qualifications. As attorneys gain experience and meet or exceed performance standards, they are eligible for promotion to subsequent levels in the series, up to level IV. If you are interested in being considered at the various levels of this opportunity, you must apply to the separate, concurrent recruitments being conducted for those levels. Deputy Public Defender II is the journey level class in the Deputy Public Defender series, working under general supervision. If you are an experienced attorney with multiple years of criminal law experience, please check out our III and IV-level recruitments.
The Public Defender's Office
and its mandate to defend financially unable individuals is described here, including representation in probate and welfare proceedings and, prior to adjudication, proceedings relating to the nature or conditions of detention. When you join the Office as an extra-help Deputy Public Defender II, you will perform legal work involving the investigation, preparation, and presentation of criminal and civil cases before the courts. Using independent judgment and initiative, you will work directly with clients and:
Responsibilities
Investigate, research, prepare, and defend criminal and/or civil cases
Interpret and apply laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions, and briefs
Prepare pleadings and other legal documents in connection with trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings
Conduct general legal research
Interview and advise witnesses
Qualifications
At least one year of legal experience practicing criminal law as a licensed attorney
Impeccable research and writing abilities
Knowledge of post-conviction relief, including writs and appeals
Demonstrable excellence in public speaking
Experience in and/or with a Public Defender's office
Completion of any California Public Defender’s Association training seminars (desirable but not required)
The County of Sonoma
offers a broad range of scenic and cultural opportunities. For more information about Sonoma County, visit the County websites listed in the posting.
Please visit
www.sonomacounty.ca.gov
and
www.sonomacountyconnections.org
for additional information about Sonoma County - the place to live, work, and build your career legacy.
Additional Information A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the
Job Classification Screening Schedule
to determine the requirements for this position.
How to Apply Applications are accepted online at
www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted in person, by fax (707-565-3770), by email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
HR Analyst: JT | HR Technician: VH
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Advance your legal career and bring your passion for public service to the Public Defender's Office! Starting salary negotiable up to $86.81/hour! This extra-help (temporary) Deputy Public Defender position can be filled at the I, II, III, or IV level, depending on the candidate's qualifications. As attorneys gain experience and meet or exceed performance standards, they are eligible for promotion to subsequent levels in the series, up to level IV. If you are interested in being considered at the various levels of this opportunity, you must apply to the separate, concurrent recruitments being conducted for those levels. Deputy Public Defender II is the journey level class in the Deputy Public Defender series, working under general supervision. If you are an experienced attorney with multiple years of criminal law experience, please check out our III and IV-level recruitments.
The Public Defender's Office
and its mandate to defend financially unable individuals is described here, including representation in probate and welfare proceedings and, prior to adjudication, proceedings relating to the nature or conditions of detention. When you join the Office as an extra-help Deputy Public Defender II, you will perform legal work involving the investigation, preparation, and presentation of criminal and civil cases before the courts. Using independent judgment and initiative, you will work directly with clients and:
Responsibilities
Investigate, research, prepare, and defend criminal and/or civil cases
Interpret and apply laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions, and briefs
Prepare pleadings and other legal documents in connection with trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings
Conduct general legal research
Interview and advise witnesses
Qualifications
At least one year of legal experience practicing criminal law as a licensed attorney
Impeccable research and writing abilities
Knowledge of post-conviction relief, including writs and appeals
Demonstrable excellence in public speaking
Experience in and/or with a Public Defender's office
Completion of any California Public Defender’s Association training seminars (desirable but not required)
The County of Sonoma
offers a broad range of scenic and cultural opportunities. For more information about Sonoma County, visit the County websites listed in the posting.
Please visit
www.sonomacounty.ca.gov
and
www.sonomacountyconnections.org
for additional information about Sonoma County - the place to live, work, and build your career legacy.
Additional Information A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the
Job Classification Screening Schedule
to determine the requirements for this position.
How to Apply Applications are accepted online at
www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted in person, by fax (707-565-3770), by email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
HR Analyst: JT | HR Technician: VH
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