NEOGOV · 8 hours ago
Deputy Public Defender III
Santa Barbara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$129K/yr - $156K/yr
4+ years expThe County of Santa Barbara Public Defender’s Office is accepting applications for the Deputy Public Defender III position. The role involves interviewing, advising, and representing clients in criminal and civil cases, preparing for trials, and conducting legal research to develop case strategies.
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Responsibilities
Interviews clients regarding prospective criminal or civil actions and advises them of their rights and legal options; structures and directs investigations; reviews evidence; interviews witnesses and prepares them to testify
Conducts legal research; analyzes statutes, case law, evidence, and other relevant information in order to develop case strategies
Prepares for trials; negotiates with prosecuting authorities on disposition and modification of cases; appears with and for clients in court hearings, making appropriate legal motions, pleas, and arguments on points of law; participates in jury selection; makes final arguments and summations in defense of the accused in trial courts
Prepares petitions, briefs, arguments, motions, pleadings, other legal instruments, reports, and correspondence, and argues in the appropriate forum
Qualification
Required
Active membership in the State Bar of California
Two years of progressively responsible experience as an attorney in the practice of public law or four years as a general practicing attorney
One year of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Deputy Public Defender II with Santa Barbara County
A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge, abilities, and license
Knowledge of the principles of criminal and civil law and their application
Knowledge of legal research methods
Knowledge of the organization, powers, and limitations of county governmental functions
Knowledge of California civil and criminal codes
Knowledge of the U.S. and California Constitutions
Knowledge of rules of evidence, trial procedures, administrative law, ethical and professional rules of conduct, negotiating techniques
Ability to perform legal research
Ability to analyze and apply legal principles and precedents, facts, and evidence to legal problems
Ability to present statements of law, facts, and arguments clearly, logically, and effectively, in both written and oral format
Ability to work cooperatively with and represent persons from a wide variety of socioeconomic backgrounds
Ability to maintain confidentiality and objectivity
Ability to work effectively with others, often under stressful conditions
Ability to manage a caseload
Ability to interview witnesses
Ability to negotiate settlements
Ability to present and conduct trials
Ability to understand and apply policies and practices
Preferred
The ability to read, write, and converse fluently in English and Spanish and/or Mixteco
Benefits
Bilingual allowance when applicable
Vacation: 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment.
Holidays: 12 days per year.
Sick Leave: 12 days sick leave per year. Unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement.
Health Plan: Choice of medical and dental plans (with vision care). County contributes toward the employee's premium.
On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria: Provides ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents over age 5.
Life Insurance: $20,000 Term Life Insurance
Retirement: The County offers a Defined Benefit Plan and voluntary participation in a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. The County contributes 0.24% of base salary to a 401(a) Deferred Compensation Plan.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members
Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits
Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!
Paid Time Off: Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment
Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit
Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting
County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
Childcare and Employee Discounts
Relocation Assistance may apply
Flexible work schedule may apply
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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