Deputy Public Defender I-IV (DOQ)
Solano County, Fairfield, CA, United States
The mission of the Solano County Public Defender is to protect and defend the rights, liberty, and dignity of our clients, to enforce the constitutional rights to due process, and to ensure the integrity of the criminal justice system for all, regardless of economic status, by providing excellent, compassionate legal representation.
THE POSITION The Public Defender of Solano County invites you to apply for the position of Deputy Public Defender I – IV. The Office is looking for attorneys with a sincere dedication to criminal defense and litigation skills, ranging from law clerks to seasoned attorneys with felony trial experience. The eligible list created through this recruitment will be used to fill part‑time and full‑time regular, limited‑term or extra‑help positions as vacancies occur in the Public Defender’s Office.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Deputy Public Defender I ($8,164.50 – $9,924.00 /month):
No experience required; however, applicants must demonstrate possession of requisite knowledge and abilities.
Deputy Public Defender II ($11,050.18 – $13,431.65 /month):
A minimum of six months of criminal defense and trial experience as a Deputy Public Defender I or an equivalent, or three years of general legal practice experience.
Deputy Public Defender III ($12,707.78 – $15,446.46 /month):
A minimum of one year of criminal defense and trial experience as a Deputy Public Defender II or an equivalent (total of 1.5 years), or four years of general legal practice experience.
Deputy Public Defender IV ($14,616.85 – $17,766.86 /month):
A minimum of one year of criminal defense and trial experience as a Deputy Public Defender III or an equivalent (total of 2.5 years), or five years of general legal practice experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Active membership in the California State Bar Association is required.*
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver’s license may be required.
SELECTION PROCESS 05/16/2024 – 5:00 pm: Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review.
Based on the application documents, qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre‑scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or self‑scheduled. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending on the number of applications, the selection process may include an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination thereof. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be treated as test examination responses. This information does not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
All potential new hires, employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after a contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIRES – Solano County invites all to apply, but hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan retirees per Government Code Sections 21221(h) and 21224.
HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree transcripts, certificates, DD‑214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the application review deadline.
Previously submitted application materials for prior recruitments will not be considered for this recruitment but must be resubmitted for this recruitment.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784‑6170, business hours Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am‑5:00 pm. EOE/AA
Please note that all dates/times listed are Pacific Time.
DOCUMENT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS There is no required document submittal for this recruitment; however, all applicants are required to enter their active California State Bar Number on their submitted employment application. If applicants do not yet have their California State Bar number, they must submit documentation from the California State Bar Association verifying that the number is pending. An active California State Bar number will be required prior to appointment.
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784‑3424 or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com. Be sure to include the recruitment title “Deputy Public Defender I‑IV (DOQ)” and the recruitment number “24‑313100‑01” in your email or fax.
*An active California State Bar number will be required prior to appointment. Please see the Document Submittal Requirements section above.
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THE POSITION The Public Defender of Solano County invites you to apply for the position of Deputy Public Defender I – IV. The Office is looking for attorneys with a sincere dedication to criminal defense and litigation skills, ranging from law clerks to seasoned attorneys with felony trial experience. The eligible list created through this recruitment will be used to fill part‑time and full‑time regular, limited‑term or extra‑help positions as vacancies occur in the Public Defender’s Office.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Deputy Public Defender I ($8,164.50 – $9,924.00 /month):
No experience required; however, applicants must demonstrate possession of requisite knowledge and abilities.
Deputy Public Defender II ($11,050.18 – $13,431.65 /month):
A minimum of six months of criminal defense and trial experience as a Deputy Public Defender I or an equivalent, or three years of general legal practice experience.
Deputy Public Defender III ($12,707.78 – $15,446.46 /month):
A minimum of one year of criminal defense and trial experience as a Deputy Public Defender II or an equivalent (total of 1.5 years), or four years of general legal practice experience.
Deputy Public Defender IV ($14,616.85 – $17,766.86 /month):
A minimum of one year of criminal defense and trial experience as a Deputy Public Defender III or an equivalent (total of 2.5 years), or five years of general legal practice experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Active membership in the California State Bar Association is required.*
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver’s license may be required.
SELECTION PROCESS 05/16/2024 – 5:00 pm: Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review.
Based on the application documents, qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre‑scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or self‑scheduled. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending on the number of applications, the selection process may include an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination thereof. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be treated as test examination responses. This information does not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
All potential new hires, employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after a contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIRES – Solano County invites all to apply, but hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan retirees per Government Code Sections 21221(h) and 21224.
HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree transcripts, certificates, DD‑214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the application review deadline.
Previously submitted application materials for prior recruitments will not be considered for this recruitment but must be resubmitted for this recruitment.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784‑6170, business hours Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am‑5:00 pm. EOE/AA
Please note that all dates/times listed are Pacific Time.
DOCUMENT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS There is no required document submittal for this recruitment; however, all applicants are required to enter their active California State Bar Number on their submitted employment application. If applicants do not yet have their California State Bar number, they must submit documentation from the California State Bar Association verifying that the number is pending. An active California State Bar number will be required prior to appointment.
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784‑3424 or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com. Be sure to include the recruitment title “Deputy Public Defender I‑IV (DOQ)” and the recruitment number “24‑313100‑01” in your email or fax.
*An active California State Bar number will be required prior to appointment. Please see the Document Submittal Requirements section above.
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