Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number are received.
Start 2025 With A New Career At San Bernardino County! Are you scheduled to take the California Bar exam or awaiting your California Bar results? We encourage you to apply!
PLANNED STEP INCREASES Employees are eligible for merit‑based step increases within the salary range, up to the maximum step. Refer to the Exempt Employee Ordinance for details.
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE Attorneys may have the opportunity to work a flexible 9/80 work schedule.
VICTORVILLE/JOSHUA TREE ASSIGNMENT INCENTIVE Candidates assigned to the Victorville or Joshua Tree offices may be eligible to receive an additional incentive of $77 per pay period (an extra $2,002 annually!). See Attorney MOU for details and criteria.
OVERVIEW The Office of the Public Defender is recruiting for
Deputy Public Defenders I . This is an entry‑level class in the Deputy Public Defender series, offering an exciting learning opportunity for a challenging career in criminal defense work.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Represent indigent defendants and provide skilled legal counsel and courtroom advocacy at all critical phases of state‑level criminal and civil commitment litigation.
Conduct legal research, prepare and argue motions, writs, briefs and opinions.
Interview and counsel clients; develop effective investigation plans; negotiate with opposing counsel.
Prepare and conduct trials.
Spanish‑English bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may receive additional compensation for bilingual skills.
BENEFITS To review job‑specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Assignment: Assignments may be made at any location throughout the County depending on the needs of the department.
Background: Applicants must pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting, prior to appointment.
State Bar: Those hired must be active members in good standing with the State Bar of California and must maintain status throughout employment.
Promotion: Deputy Public Defender I positions are eligible for promotion to Deputy Public Defender II, III or IV upon meeting minimum requirements and receiving a satisfactory work performance evaluation. Deputy Public Defender IV positions may earn up to $201,531 annually.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County does not consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
License: Active membership and good standing with the State Bar of California are required. Candidates who have passed the State or California Bar Exam and are pending licensure, or who are waiting for results, will be considered. California State Bar Membership must be attained in order to be hired.
Ideal candidates will have performed community service and volunteered time working with indigent defendants and family members. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
EVALUATION There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the application materials.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire to be considered. Applications are currently being accepted until a sufficient number have been received; recruitment may close at any time without notice. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged‑out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e‑mail frequently for updates. Verify firewalls and spam settings to allow e‑mail from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Keep your personal information updated to receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
EEO/ADA San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to Veterans' Preference Policy.
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Start 2025 With A New Career At San Bernardino County! Are you scheduled to take the California Bar exam or awaiting your California Bar results? We encourage you to apply!
PLANNED STEP INCREASES Employees are eligible for merit‑based step increases within the salary range, up to the maximum step. Refer to the Exempt Employee Ordinance for details.
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE Attorneys may have the opportunity to work a flexible 9/80 work schedule.
VICTORVILLE/JOSHUA TREE ASSIGNMENT INCENTIVE Candidates assigned to the Victorville or Joshua Tree offices may be eligible to receive an additional incentive of $77 per pay period (an extra $2,002 annually!). See Attorney MOU for details and criteria.
OVERVIEW The Office of the Public Defender is recruiting for
Deputy Public Defenders I . This is an entry‑level class in the Deputy Public Defender series, offering an exciting learning opportunity for a challenging career in criminal defense work.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Represent indigent defendants and provide skilled legal counsel and courtroom advocacy at all critical phases of state‑level criminal and civil commitment litigation.
Conduct legal research, prepare and argue motions, writs, briefs and opinions.
Interview and counsel clients; develop effective investigation plans; negotiate with opposing counsel.
Prepare and conduct trials.
Spanish‑English bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may receive additional compensation for bilingual skills.
BENEFITS To review job‑specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Assignment: Assignments may be made at any location throughout the County depending on the needs of the department.
Background: Applicants must pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting, prior to appointment.
State Bar: Those hired must be active members in good standing with the State Bar of California and must maintain status throughout employment.
Promotion: Deputy Public Defender I positions are eligible for promotion to Deputy Public Defender II, III or IV upon meeting minimum requirements and receiving a satisfactory work performance evaluation. Deputy Public Defender IV positions may earn up to $201,531 annually.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County does not consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
License: Active membership and good standing with the State Bar of California are required. Candidates who have passed the State or California Bar Exam and are pending licensure, or who are waiting for results, will be considered. California State Bar Membership must be attained in order to be hired.
Ideal candidates will have performed community service and volunteered time working with indigent defendants and family members. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
EVALUATION There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the application materials.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire to be considered. Applications are currently being accepted until a sufficient number have been received; recruitment may close at any time without notice. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged‑out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e‑mail frequently for updates. Verify firewalls and spam settings to allow e‑mail from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Keep your personal information updated to receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
EEO/ADA San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to Veterans' Preference Policy.
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