What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Defender Attorney I/II position at National Legal Aid & Defender Association?
Position Description
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy which may be filled at the Attorney I or II, level depending on qualifications, for the Office of the Public Defender at Napa County. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.
Salary & Benefits For Attorney I & II
Attorney I: $53.85 (Step 1) - $64.47 (Step 5)
Attorney II: $65.28 (Step 1) - $78.33 (Step 5)
3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/2025
3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/2026
About The Position
The Public Defender provides legal representation for adults and juveniles who are charged with criminal offenses and otherwise unable to afford counsel. The Public Defender also represents those facing involuntary medication, conservatorships, parole and PRCS violations, and MDO, NGI, and SVP commitments. The Public Defender vigorously protects the constitutional rights of the accused.
The Attorney I/II will perform civil and criminal legal work involved in the prosecution of criminal case, litigate paternity and child support cases, and provide legal defense of indigents and other eligibles. The difference in levels depends on the amount and type of experience. Those beginning at the Attorney I level will perform the less difficult cases and assignments while learning their respective duties and responsibilities. As experience, knowledge, skills and abilities are acquired and utilized, the degree and complexity of assignments will correspondingly increase to the Attorney II level.
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy which may be filled at the Attorney I or II, level depending on qualifications, for the Office of the Public Defender at Napa County. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.
Salary & Benefits For Attorney I & II
Attorney I: $53.85 (Step 1) - $64.47 (Step 5)
Attorney II: $65.28 (Step 1) - $78.33 (Step 5)
3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/2025
3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/2026
About The Position
The Public Defender provides legal representation for adults and juveniles who are charged with criminal offenses and otherwise unable to afford counsel. The Public Defender also represents those facing involuntary medication, conservatorships, parole and PRCS violations, and MDO, NGI, and SVP commitments. The Public Defender vigorously protects the constitutional rights of the accused.
The Attorney I/II will perform civil and criminal legal work involved in the prosecution of criminal case, litigate paternity and child support cases, and provide legal defense of indigents and other eligibles. The difference in levels depends on the amount and type of experience. Those beginning at the Attorney I level will perform the less difficult cases and assignments while learning their respective duties and responsibilities. As experience, knowledge, skills and abilities are acquired and utilized, the degree and complexity of assignments will correspondingly increase to the Attorney II level.
Salary : $54 - $78
