County of Sonoma · 4 months ago
Deputy Public Defender IV - Extra Help
Santa Rosa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$111.11/hr - $111.11/hr
4+ years expThe County of Sonoma is seeking a Deputy Public Defender IV to join their Public Defender's Office. This role involves defending clients in misdemeanor and felony cases, conducting legal research, and preparing legal documents, all while exercising independent judgment and initiative.
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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
Required
Four or more years of legal experience practicing criminal law as a licensed attorney, including two years of experience comparable to the level of Deputy Public Defender III or any combination of comparable training and experience
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, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position
Extensive knowledge of the principles of criminal law, principles of trial procedure, and rules of evidence
Thorough knowledge of the duties, powers, limitations, and authorities of the office of the Public Defender; legal research methods and judicial procedures; statutory and constitutional laws of the State of California; 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 consistently prepare and present statements of law, fact and argument clearly, logically and persuasively in written and oral form in all 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
Preferred
Experience with conservatorship law, in additional to criminal law
Experience handling writs and appeals
Impeccable research and writing abilities
Experience with 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
Attendance at California Public Defenders Association (CPDA) Homicide Seminar and California Attorney for Criminal Justice (CACJ)/CPDA Death Penalty Seminar is desirable
Completion of coursework, training or seminars related to the legal defense and understanding of sexually violent predator cases is desirable
Some assignments may require specific training such as the annual CPDA Juvenile Defense Seminar
Benefits
Extra-help employees who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for a County contribution toward medical coverage.
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