What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Deputy Public Defender III position at Staff Today Inc?
Job Description
Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Temporary Deputy Public Defender III to work at a facility in Riverside, CA . These are registry positions with our company.
Pay Rate : $68 - $85 / hour
Minimum Qualifications :
Option I
Experience : One year of experience at the Deputy II level with the Public Defender's Office of Riverside County, at the Deputy II level with another office of Riverside County, or as an attorney at an equivalent level with another California county or city.
Option II
Experience : Two years of experience in the practice of criminal and / or civil law;civil law experience must have included primary involvement in the following areas : Conservatorships, Probate, Guardianships or other closely related civil cases.
Knowledge of : Legal principles and their application;rules of evidence and the conduct of court proceedings;the laws of California.
Ability to : Analyze legal problems and apply legal principles and practices;present arguments and statements of fact and law clearly and logically in written and oral form;perform legal research;work cooperatively with others.
Other Requirements :
License / Certificate : Active membership in the State Bar of California.
License : Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
Desired Skills and Work Experience :
Competitive candidates will have experience in 1368 (Competency to Stand Trial) process.
Examples of Duties
- Interviews applicants for public defense and determines eligibility;advises and counsels defendants on legal rights and procedures;appears with and for defendants at court hearings.
- Decides on and makes appropriate legal motions and pleas, and takes other legal action on behalf of clients;conducts the trial defense for clients;orders investigations and subpoenas.
- Negotiates with prosecuting authorities regarding the disposition or modification of charges in specific cases.
- When warranted, argues the merits of probation for defendants;prepares appeals, writs, and other legal documents on behalf of defendants;dictates correspondence and prepares reports.
Additional information :
This a short-term assignment;can last up to 90-Days
If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at 800-928-5561 and ask to speak with Patrick Monday-Friday (08 : 30 AM - 05 : 00 PM PST).
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Salary : $68 - $85
