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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Deputy Public Defender III - Extra Help

Santa Rosa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$81.60/hr - $99.18/hr

2+ years exp

County of Sonoma is seeking a Deputy Public Defender III to advance your legal career while serving the community. This role involves defending a range of misdemeanor and less serious felony cases, utilizing independent judgment to carry out legal work including case preparation and representation in court.

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Responsibilities

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 regarding criminal complaints

Qualification

Criminal law experienceLegal researchPublic speakingAppealsConservatorship lawPost-conviction reliefLegal writingClient interactionCultural competencyTeam collaboration

Required

Current active membership in the State Bar of California

Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed

Normally, two years of legal experience practicing criminal law as a licensed attorney, including one year of experience comparable to the level of Deputy Public Defender II; or equivalent experience with another defense agency

Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position

Considerable knowledge of the duties, powers, limitations, and authorities of the Office of the Public Defender

Considerable knowledge of the principles of criminal law, principles of trial procedure and rules of evidence

Considerable knowledge of legal research methods and judicial procedures

Considerable knowledge of statutory and constitutional laws of the State of California

Ability to research, analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence and precedents to legal problems

Ability to consistently prepare and present statements of law, fact and argument clearly, logically and persuasively in written and oral form in legal matters

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with other staff members, departmental representatives, county officials, the courts, law enforcement agency officials, and the general public

Ability to understand and accept differences in human behavior, and cultural and ethnic backgrounds

Preferred

At least two years of legal experience practicing criminal law as a licensed attorney

Experience handling writs and appeals

Experience with conservatorship law, in addition to criminal law

Impeccable research and writing abilities

Knowledge of post-conviction relief

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

Benefits

Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.

Health Plan: Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generous County contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.

Retirement: Fully integrated with Social Security. For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired.

IRS 457 Plan: Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical: County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.

Student Loan Debt Relief: County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.

Plus, excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.