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Form of workClosing Date: 10th June, 2024
Description:
About the Position:A Government Entity Is Currently Providing Exciting Opportunities for Adventurous, Independent People Searching for A Meaningful Career in Public Service. Experience the Daily Challenge and Satisfaction of Representing the Interests of Indigent People Within the Criminal Justice System by Applying for A Deputy Public Defender I/ii/ or Iii Position.
Applicants Selected as Members of Our Team May Experience Some of The Benefits of Living Comfortably in The Redding Area Because of The Affordable Housing, Lack of Traffic Congestion, the Friendly Community, and Outdoor Activities that Suit Every Nature. in Addition to Living an Amazing Lifestyle, New Deputies Receive the Benefit of Participating in A Comprehensive Training Program Designed to Develop Jury Trial Skills, Negotiation Strategy & Tactics, and Legal Knowledge.
Criminal Division
Attorneys Within the Public Defender's Criminal Unit, Depending on Experience Level, Can Anticipate Performing General Legal Duties in The Area of Criminal Defense and Representing Clients Charged with Misdemeanor And/or Felony Offenses.
Civil Division
The Public Defender's Civil Unit Represents Children and Adults in Proceedings Under the Probate Code and The Welfare and Institutions Code. Civil Unit Attorneys Will Also Get the Opportunity to Work Collaboratively with Attorneys in The Criminal Unit when Clients Have Multiple Cases that Require Overlapping Representation.
About the Position:
The Public Defender Is Seeking Qualified Attorneys to Represent Children and Adults in Civil Proceedings Before the Superior Court. Attorneys in This Position Will Get a Wide Range of Civil Experience Ranging from Family Law Proceedings to Probate Proceedings, and More. This Position Does Not Involve the Representation of Adults Charged with Crimes, However, Attorneys Applying for This Position Are Classified as And Paid on The Same Pay Scale for Deputy Public Defender I/ii/iii.
Ideal Candidate:
No Single Description of An Ideal Candidate Could Encapsulate the Person Perfect for A Position in Our Office. You Could Be the Ideal Candidate if You Enjoy Learning, Thrive in A Team Environment, and Aspire to Become the Best Trial Attorney Possible. if You Are Interested in Becoming a Deputy Public Defender, You Will Likely Exhibit Virtues Such as Intelligence, Courage, Spirit, and A Natural Desire to Help People. by Blending These Attributes with An Industrious Personality and Proper Training, You Can Create a Rewarding Career Within Our Office. You Will Find Our Office Distinct from Others Throughout the State Because We Support and Encourage Personal and Professional Growth by Emphasizing Balance and Providing Career Development Opportunities Structured to Promote Your Success.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Deputy Public Defender I: This Is the Entry and Trainee Level in The Alternately Staffed Deputy Public Defender Class Series. Although Duties May Be Common to The Next Higher Class of Deputy Public Defender Ii, Incumbents Are Typically Assigned a Variety of Less Complex Cases and Function Within More Clearly Defined Guidelines.
Deputy Public Defender Ii: This Is the Journey Level in The Alternately Staffed Deputy Public Defender Class Series, and Incumbents Are Expected to Exercise a High Degree of Independent Judgment in Handling Assigned Cases. Positions in This Class Are Distinguished from Positions in The Next Higher Class of Deputy Public Defender Iii in That the Latter Are Assigned the Most Complex and Sensitive Cases.
Deputy Public Defender Iii: Incumbents at This Level in The Alternately Staffed Deputy Public Defender Class Series Perform Specialized Legal Work in Criminal Matters, Which Are More Varied, Complex, and Sensitive in Nature.
Deputy Public Defender I: Defends Misdemeanor Cases; Conducts Defense in Both Court and Jury Trials; Prepares Briefs and Legal Opinions; Conducts Legal Research; Prepares Correspondence and Reports.
Deputy Public Defender Ii: Defends Misdemeanor, Juvenile Cases, and Less Serious Felony Cases; Conducts Defense in Both Court and Jury Trials; Prepares Briefs and Legal Opinions; Conducts Legal Research; Prepares Correspondence and Reports.
Deputy Public Defender Iii: Defends All Types of Cases Including the Most Serious and Sensitive Cases; Conducts Defense in Both Court and Jury Trials in All Courts Including Juvenile Court; Prepares Briefs and Legal Opinions; Conducts Legal Research; Prepares Correspondence and Reports; and May Supervise, Train, and Evaluate a Small Staff.
Typical Qualifications:
Any Combination of Education and Experience Sufficient to Directly Demonstrate Possession and Application of The Following:
Deputy Public Defender I/ii:
Knowledge Of: Legal Principles and Practices with Special Emphasis on The Rules of Evidence and The Penal Code of The State of California.
Ability To: Perform Legal Research; Investigate and Defend Assigned Cases; Analyze and Apply Legal Principles, Facts and Precedents to Legal Problems; Present Laws, Facts and Arguments Clearly and Logically in Written and Oral Form; Establish and Maintain Cooperative Working Relationships with Those Contacted in The Course of Work.
Deputy Public Defender Ii: These Employment Standards Are Typically Attained with One Year of Experience Comparable to That of A Deputy Public Defender I with A Government Entity or Two Years of Experience as A Practicing Attorney.
Deputy Public Defender Iii:
Knowledge Of: Legal Principles and Practices; Principles of Criminal Law and Its Application; Trial and Hearing Procedures; Rules of Evidence; Legal Research Methods.
Ability To: Successfully Defend Criminal Cases; Perform Legal Research; Analyze and Apply Legal Principles, Facts, Evidence, and Precedents to Complex Legal Problems; Present Law, Facts, Evidence and Arguments Clearly and Logically in Written and Oral Form, Effectively Represent the Public Defender's Office in Legal Proceedings and Hearings; and Establish and Maintain Cooperative Working Relationships with Those Contacted in The Course of Work.
Deputy Public Defender Iii: These Employment Standards Are Typically Attained with Two Years of Experience Comparable to That of A Deputy Public Defender Ii, or Three Years of Experience as A Practicing Attorney Including at Least One Year in The Practice of Criminal Law.
Other Considerations:
Knowledge Of: Legal Principles and Practices with Special Emphasis on The Rules of Evidence and The Penal Code of The State of California.
Ability To: Perform Legal Research; Investigate and Defend Assigned Cases; Analyze and Apply Legal Principles, Facts and Precedents to Legal Problems; Present Laws, Facts and Arguments Clearly and Logically in Written and Oral Form; Establish and Maintain Cooperative Working Relationships with Those Contacted in The Course of Work.
Deputy Public Defender Ii: These Employment Standards Are Typically Attained with One Year of Experience Comparable to That of A Deputy Public Defender I with A Government Entity or Two Years of Experience as A Practicing Attorney.
Deputy Public Defender Iii:
Knowledge Of: Legal Principles and Practices; Principles of Criminal Law and Its Application; Trial and Hearing Procedures; Rules of Evidence; Legal Research Methods.
Ability To: Successfully Defend Criminal Cases; Perform Legal Research; Analyze and Apply Legal Principles, Facts, Evidence, and Precedents to Complex Legal Problems; Present Law, Facts, Evidence and Arguments Clearly and Logically in Written and Oral Form, Effectively Represent the Public Defender's Office in Legal Proceedings and Hearings; and Establish and Maintain Cooperative Working Relationships with Those Contacted in The Course of Work.
Deputy Public Defender Iii: These Employment Standards Are Typically Attained with Two Years of Experience Comparable to That of A Deputy Public Defender Ii, or Three Years of Experience as A Practicing Attorney Including at Least One Year in The Practice of Criminal Law.
Other Considerations:
- All New Employees Are Required to Have Their Paycheck Directly Deposited to A Bank Account.
- Some Positions May Require a Valid California Driver's License and Acceptable Driving Record According to County Policy.
- Reasonable Accommodations May Be Made for Those Persons Who Are Disabled Under the Americans with Disabilities Act to Perform the Essential Functions of The Position.
- As Part of The Selection Process, All Individuals Provided with A Preliminary Offer of Employment with A Government Entity Will Be Subject to A Background Investigation, Including a Criminal History Check (primarily Completed Through the Taking of Fingerprints). an Image of Your Fingerprints Will Be Captured and Sent to The California Department of Justice (doj) and The Federal Bureau of Investigation (fbi). the Resulting Report of Your Conviction History, (if Any), Will Be Evaluated Along with The Other Information Received in Connection with Your Application. Except as Otherwise Required by Law, a Criminal Conviction Will Not Necessarily Disqualify You from The Position. the Nature of The Offense, the Date of The Offense, the Surrounding Circumstances, and The Relevance of The Offense to The Position Applied for May, However, Be Considered.
- Based on The Results of The Background Investigation and Criminal History Check, Applicants May Then Be Provided with An Offer of Employment Conditioned on The Results of A Medical Examination, Which Includes Drug/alcohol Testing.
- A Government Entity Participates in E-Verify. for More Information Visit Https://www.E-Verify.Gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/ier_Rightto Work Poster.Pdf (download Pdf Reader). if You Do Not Have Internet Access, Contact Personnel at (530) 225-5515 to Request a Flyer.
- In Accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County Employees, in The Event of A Disaster Are Considered Disaster Workers and May Be Asked to Respond Accordingly.
- Positions in This Classification Are Covered by A Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the County and The United Public Employees of California – Professional Unit.
- Employees in This Classification Are Covered Under the Cal Pers Retirement Program. Depending on The Provisions of The California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (pepra) and Other Applicable Laws, an Employee in This Classification Will Be Covered Under One of The Following Cal Pers Retirement Formulas: (1) 2% at 55, (2) 2% at 60, or (3) 2% at 62. an Employee in This Classification Will Also Contribute up To 8.5% of His/her Pay to This Plan or Will Contribute Such Other Amount to The Plan as Authorized by Pepra and Other Applicable Laws. Please Visit Our Employees Benefit Page at Https://www.Shastacounty.Gov/personnel/page/employee-Benefits for Additional Information Regarding Benefits and Cal Pers Coverage Information. the Provisions in This Flyer and On the County's Website Are for Information Purposes Only. to The
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