Date Posted:

April 5, 2018

Salary:

The salary for this position is $147,192 annually.

Description:

The Public Defender is the primary defense attorney for all indigent accused persons in Humboldt County. The Public Defender is mandated to defend in the State court system, all individuals within the County who are required by statute, State or Federal Constitution to be provided with legal counsel at public expense. In focusing on a mission to provide quality legal services to the indigent community, the new Public Defender will provide progressive leadership to a committed and engaged staff within Humboldt County.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a degree from a four-year college or university plus an appropriate law degree and significant experience in the active practice of law in the State of California, which has included both experience in the defense of others from pre-trial and court appearance through appeals and management or supervision of a professional staff. The individual must be a current member of the California State Bar Association.

How to Apply:

To be considered, please visit the Avery Associates Career Portal at www.averyassoc.net/current-searches/ to upload your letter of interest, resume and contact information including email addresses for five work-related references to Paul Kimura.

Filing Deadline:

May 7, 2018