Job Opportunity

Deputy Public Defender I, II, III, & IV
Sonoma County

Date Posted:

May 19, 2023

Salary:

$10,006 – $17,016 Monthly*

Description:

Deputy Public Defender I, II, III, & IV *This position will receive a Cost-of-Living Adjustment, effective May 30, 2023, increasing the salary by an additional 5%. The Deputy Public Defender I/II/III/IV positions will be filled at the appropriate level, depending on the candidate’s qualifications. As attorneys gain experience and meet or exceed performance standards, they are eligible for promotion to subsequent levels in the series, up to level IV. *Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit, www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a substantial interest in criminal defense work and possess: • Experience working as a law clerk or other professional legal position • 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 • The highly desirable ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish and English Experience: None required. Professional License: Current active membership in the State Bar of California. Knowledge of : duties, powers, limitations, and authorities of the Office of the Public Defender; principles of criminal law, principles of trial procedure and rules of evidence; legal research methods and judicial procedures; statutory and constitutional laws of the State of California; written and oral communications, including language mechanics, syntax and English composition.

How to Apply:

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Responses to supplemental questions may be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state “See Resume” or “See Application” may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored. The selection procedure will consist of the following examination: An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant’s application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. The following link will take you directly to the full job announcement and ability to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma/jobs/4008401/deputy-public-defender-i?keywords=deputy%20public%20defender&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Filing Deadline:

Apply by 06/06/23

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