What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Public Defender I/II/III/Senior position at County of Lake?
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.
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.
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
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