Deputy Public Defender II/III/Senior

Closing Date: 2nd June, 2024

Description:

General Recruitment Information
Under different levels of supervision in the Office of the Public Defender: handles legal matters, from average to complex, including preparing and presenting criminal and civil cases in court. As a Senior Deputy Public Defender, conducts varied, challenging, and intricate legal work, especially in criminal cases, including defending serious felony and capital cases in Superior Court—the highest level in the Public Defender class series. Undertakes additional tasks as required.
Additional Information:
The County of Lake's Public Defender's office is seeking an EXPERIENCED FELONY ATTORNEY.
Minimum Qualifications:
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.

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