Deputy Public Defender I
Deputy Public Defender I Extra-Help
$41.34 - $50.25 Hourly
- Interpret and apply laws and court decisions for use in the preparation of cases, opinions, and briefs
- Prepare pleadings and legal documents in connection with trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings
- Conduct general legal research using independent judgment and initiative
- Prepare written legal reports, opinions, briefs, and appeals
- Interview and advise witnesses in regard to criminal complaints
The ideal candidate will have strong interest in criminal defense work and possess:
- Experience as an attorney, law clerk, or other professional legal position with experience in a Public Defender's Office being strongly preferred
- Impeccable research and writing abilities
- Superb public speaking skills
- Fluent (reading, writing, conversation) English/Spanish bilingual skills desired
Extra-help employees relieve or augment permanent staff. Temporary, extra-help employees are not in the classified civil service and do not have property rights to permanently allocated positions. In addition, they do not receive most employee benefits such as: long-term disability insurance coverage; accrual of vacation; participation in the County retirement program; or eligibility to take promotional examinations. Temporary, extra-help employees are limited in their employment to a maximum of one calendar year. These employees must be off of work for three months before they can be re-employed on an extra help basis. Extra-help employees who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for a County contribution toward medical coverage.
EOE