Deputy Public Defender I-Senior

 

SALARY: $4914-$10,384 DOE; plus bilingual allowance when applicable.

 

APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: 8/11/06? 5:00pm; postmarks not accepted. File on-line application at: www.sbcountyjobs.com or obtain and file application and supplemental questionnaire at: Santa Barbara, 8am-5pm, 1226 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101; Santa Maria, 8am-4pm, 2125 S. Centerpointe Pkwy., Room 114; Lompoc, bulletins and applications available only for pickup at: Fourth District Supervisor?s Office, 401 E. Cypress Ave.

 

THE POSITION: Under direction, interviews, advises, and represents clients in authorized criminal and civil cases; structures and directs investigations; prepares trials, pleadings, and motions; tries cases before court and jury; effectively presents sentencing and disposition positions on behalf of clients; and performs related duties as required and appropriate. We are accepting applications to fill vacancies in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc. The current vacancies are in the Public Defender?s Office and we are recruiting for all levels in the Deputy Public Defender series.

 

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

 

Deputy Public Defender I: Active membership on the State Bar of California; and,Completion of the core courses required for a law degree; or, equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities, and license.

 

Deputy Public Defender II: Active membership on the State Bar of California; and,One year of experience as an attorney in the practice of public law or two years as a general practicing attorney; or, one year of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Deputy Public Defender I with Santa Barbara County; or, equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities, and license.

 

Deputy Public Defender III: Active membership on the State Bar of California; and,Two years of progressively responsible experience as an attorney in the practice of public law or four years as a general practicing attorney; or, one year of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Deputy Public Defender II with Santa Barbara County; or, equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities, and license.

 

Deputy Public Defender IV: Active membership on the State Bar of California; and,Three years of progressively responsible experience as an attorney in the practice of public law or six years as a general practicing attorney; or, one year of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Deputy Public Defender III with Santa Barbara County; or, equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities, and license.

 

Deputy Public Defender, Senior: Active membership on the State Bar of California; and,Five years of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Deputy Public Defender IV with Santa Barbara County; or, equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities, and license.