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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Deputy Public Defender II - Extra Help

Santa Rosa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$71.42/hr - $86.81/hr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the County of Sonoma's Public Defender's Office, which is dedicated to defending individuals unable to afford legal counsel. The Deputy Public Defender II role involves performing legal work related to criminal and civil cases, including investigation, preparation, and presentation in court.

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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

Qualification

Criminal law experienceLegal research methodsPublic speakingPost-conviction reliefCalifornia State Bar membershipWritten communicationOral communicationInterpersonal skills

Required

At least one year of legal experience practicing criminal law as a licensed attorney

Current active membership in the State Bar of California

Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California

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

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

Working knowledge of legal research methods and judicial procedures

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

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 relationships 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 background

Preferred

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)

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).

Retirement: Fully integrated with Social Security.

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.