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County of Sonoma · 4 months ago

Deputy Public Defender III - Extra Help

Santa Rosa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$99.18/hr - $99.18/hr

2+ years exp

The County of Sonoma is seeking a Deputy Public Defender III to advance legal careers in public service. This role involves defending misdemeanor cases and less serious felony cases while using independent judgment in legal work and client interactions.

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Responsibilities

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

Criminal law experienceLegal researchPublic speakingAppealsConservatorship lawPost-conviction reliefLegal writingClient interactionCultural competence

Required

Current active membership in the State Bar of California

Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed

Normally, two years of legal experience practicing criminal law as a licensed attorney, including one year of experience comparable to the level of Deputy Public Defender II; or equivalent experience with another defense agency

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

Considerable knowledge of the duties, powers, limitations, and authorities of the Office of the Public Defender

Considerable knowledge of the principles of criminal law, principles of trial procedure and rules of evidence

Considerable knowledge of legal research methods and judicial procedures

Considerable knowledge of statutory and constitutional laws of the State of California

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

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

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations 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