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NEOGOV · 4 weeks ago

Deputy Public Defender III

Ukiah, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$112K/yr - $137K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Deputy Public Defender III to perform a variety of professional legal work in criminal and civil cases. The role involves managing a caseload, advising clients, and representing defendants in court, while also providing direction to less experienced attorneys.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage assigned caseload of criminal and/or civil cases, including dependents of the court and conservatorship proceedings

Interview clients in and out of custody; determine client's background and client's position in the case

Advise and counsel clients concerning their rights and possible consequences of various actions

Discus cases with associated parties, such as investigators, police officers, probation officers, mental health professionals, agencies providing services to clients, and other attorneys

Investigate factual allegations that form the basis of the charges

Discus cases with and provides direction to investigators; inform investigator of witnesses to interview, areas to cover in interviews, evidence to be gathered and evaluated, deadline to be met and/or other relevant factors

Review evidence, police reports, documents and/or other information sources related to cases; evaluate assigned cases; determine appropriate strategies to use in each case; prepare for various stages of each case

Negotiate the resolution of cases with deputy district attorneys

Represent defendants in court at various stages of cases, including arraignments, preliminary hearings, pre-trial conferences and/or trials

Interpret and apply laws, court decisions and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions and briefs

Research, formulate, draft and file motions, briefs and/or other legal documents

Write, type, file documents, pleadings and motions and argues same in court

Prepare cases for presentation at jury trials; coordinate with appropriate relevant parties

Conduct legal research using independent judgment, discretion and initiative

Prepare comprehensive investigative and/or other reports

Maintain records and case files; make file notes for other attorney's benefits and as a legal record of attorney's actions

Review and interpret current relevant legislation and litigation

Assist and/or provide direction to less experienced attorneys in matters relative to the Public Defender function; may direct work of clerical staff

Act as a liaison for the Public Defender's office

Maintain and upgrade professional knowledge, skills, and development by attending seminars and training programs and reading trade and professional journals and publications

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Licensed to practice lawCriminal law experienceCivil law experienceLegal researchCase managementBilingual English/SpanishCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsNegotiation skillsMentoring skills