Deputy Public Defender I/II/III/Senior

Job Description:

Deputy Public Defender I/II/III/Senior

Description

Job Details

In the Office of the Public Defender, legal professionals operate at varying levels of supervision and complexity. Under close supervision, they handle less difficult legal tasks, including preparing and presenting criminal and/or some civil cases before the courts, with related duties as required. Under general supervision, they tackle legal work of average difficulty, also involving case preparation and presentation for both criminal and civil matters. Moving up, under direction, they handle the full spectrum of legal tasks, facing above-average and more complex difficulties in case preparation and presentation. At the highest level, the Senior Deputy Public Defender operates with limited supervision, managing varied, difficult, and complex civil and criminal legal work, including the defense of the most serious felony cases in Superior Court, including capital cases.

Applicants will be screened as received by Human Resources.
This position qualifies for a Sign-On incentive. The appropriate Department Head with the County of Lake can request a Sign-On Incentive payment of 10% of the annual rate of pay to a newly appointed employee not to exceed $10,000.00, if the position meets qualifications. The hiring incentive will be made in two (2) payments (the total amount to be split in half). The first payment will be made to an employee within the next available pay period following the initial, first time hire of the employee with the County of Lake. The second payment will be made upon successful completion of employment probation.

Minimum Qualifications

DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER I

Licensing and Certification:

Possession of an active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license.

Education and Experience:

Completion of requisite legal training and eligibility for membership in the State Bar of California.

DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER II

Licensing and Certification:

Possession of an active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license.

Education and Experience:

One (1) year of full-time professional experience in performing criminal law work comparable to that of a Deputy Public Defender I with the County of Lake.

DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER III

Licensing and Certification:

Possession of an active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license.

Education and Experience:

Three years experience as a practicing attorney with one year equivalent to that of the Deputy Public Defender II level with the County of Lake.

DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER, SENIOR

Licensing and Certification:

Possession of an active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license.

Education and Experience:

Four years' experience as a practicing attorney including two years at a level equivalent to that of the Deputy Public Defender III.

General Recruitment Information

This is not exhaustive of all job responsibilities. For more details, please refer to the link provided below.

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The information presented in job postings, job descriptions, or recruitment materials does not form a legally binding contract, either explicit or implicit. Benefits may differ among different employee groups. The details provided in these materials are subject to change or cancellation without prior notification. Prospective employees of the County of Lake must undergo the County's pre-employment medical review program upon receiving a conditional job offer before assuming their position with the County.

Applicants may substitute relevant experience and/or education at a 2 to 1 ratio to fulfill minimum qualifications. For further details, individuals should reach out to the Human Resources department.

ADA Accommodations

Individuals in need of accommodation during the application and/or selection process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should reach out to County of Lake Human Resources at (707) 263-2213.

The County of Lake is dedicated to valuing diversity and promoting inclusion, recognizing that our diverse workforce is our most valuable asset, and ensuring our customers remain our top priority.

The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer

Veteran's Preference

RETIREMENT - County employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement system (CalPERS).CalPERS provides a defined benefit pension at retirement for County employees.The pension formulas and employee contribution amounts may vary by bargaining unit, date of hire, prior qualifying service, and classification. Please contact Human Resources for more information.

HEALTH AND INSURANCE BENEFITS - Medical, dental, hospital, vision, life and disability coverage is available to employees and their dependents. The County contributes $1,500 of the monthly premiums for the insurance plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL may be adjusted for current city or county government employees.

VACATION - 80 hours per year during the first five years of service, 120 hours per year after five years, and additional accruals based on years of service beyond fifteen years. Pro-rated for part-time employees.

SICK LEAVE - Accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.

HOLIDAYS- An average of twelve paid 8-hour holidays per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.

SALARY - Lake County has an adopted salary schedule. The salary range for most classifications is in five increments with a provision for longevity increases. Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range.

SOCIAL SECURITY - County employees participate in Social Security.

CALIFORNIA STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE - SDI is available to some County employees.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS and CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIPS are available to County employees.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$74,422.40 - $127,816.00 Annually