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County of Sonoma · 4 months ago

Deputy Public Defender I - Extra Help

Santa Rosa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$79.42/hr - $79.42/hr

0+ years exp

The County of Sonoma is seeking a Deputy Public Defender I to join the Public Defender's Office, which is responsible for defending individuals unable to afford legal counsel. The role involves performing legal work related to criminal and civil cases, requiring independent judgment and direct client interaction.

GovernmentNon ProfitSocial

Responsibilities

Investigate, research, prepare, and defend criminal and/or civil cases

Interpret and apply laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions, and briefs

Prepare pleadings and other legal documents in connection with trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings

Conduct general legal research

Interview and advise witnesses regarding criminal complaints

Qualification

Current active membership in State Bar of CaliforniaCriminal lawLegal research methodsImpeccable researchPublic speakingAnalyze legal principlesCultural competencyEffective communication

Required

Current active membership in the State Bar of California

Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position

Knowledge of duties, powers, limitations, and authorities of the Office of the Public Defender

Knowledge of principles of criminal law, principles of trial procedure and rules of evidence

Knowledge of legal research methods and judicial procedures

Knowledge of statutory and constitutional laws of the State of California

Knowledge of written and oral communications, including language mechanics, syntax and English composition

Ability to research, analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence and precedents to legal problems

Ability to prepare and present statements of law, fact and argument clearly, logically and persuasively in written and oral form

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members, departmental representatives, county officials, the courts, law enforcement agency officials, and the general public

Ability to understand and accept differences in human behavior, and cultural and ethnic backgrounds

Preferred

Experience working as a law clerk or other professional legal position

Impeccable research and writing abilities

Knowledge of post-conviction relief

Demonstrable excellence in public speaking

Experience in and/or with a Public Defender's office

Completion of any California Public Defender's Association training seminars (desirable but not required)

Benefits

Extra-help employees who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for a County contribution toward medical coverage.

Company

County of Sonoma

County of Sonoma offers sustainable gardening advice and education to Sonoma County home gardeners.

Santa Rosa, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://sonomacounty.ca.gov

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Gerardo Perez

Chief Financial Officer

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