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Deputy Public Defender I/II/III - Riverside, United States - County of Riverside, CA
Description
ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside's Law Offices of the Public Defender is seeking to fill a vacancy in their Riverside office at the Deputy Public Defender I, II, and III levels (level entry is based on years of experience).
The Deputy Public Defender I position is the entry-level class in the Deputy Public Defender series and is subject to the rotation of assignments according to business needs.
The Deputy Public Defender II is the second level class in the Deputy Public Defender series and is subject to the rotation of assignments according to business needs.
Positions in this class are distinguished from positions in the lower class of Deputy Public Defender I by assignments that require more specific legal experience and are performed with less supervision and review.
The Deputy Public Defender III is the journey level in the Deputy Public Defender series and is subject to the rotation of assignments according to business needs.
Positions in this class are distinguished from positions in the lower level Deputy Public Defender II classification by assignments that require demonstrated ability to effectively perform the complete range of legal work in the fields of civil and criminal defense.
Incumbents are employed in the Office of the Public Defender and are considered deputies to the Public Defender.Meet the Team
It is the mission of the Law Offices of the Public Defender to provide the highest quality legal representation to any person unable to afford it for criminal, juvenile, or certain civil proceedings.
The Public Defender is dedicated to the principle that no citizen shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without competent, professional, and vigorous representation so that due process is implemented fairly, equitably, and without prejudice.
The Public Defender is headquartered in Riverside, with additional offices providing support to residents in Banning, Blythe, Murrieta, and Indio.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Deputy Public Defender I
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER I
License/Certificate:
Active membership in the State Bar of California.
DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER II
Option I
Experience:
One year of experience at the Deputy I level with the Public Defender's Office of Riverside County (Certification of qualifications by the Public Defender may be substituted for up to six months of the required experience).
Option IIExperience:
One year of experience at the Deputy I level with another office of Riverside County or as an attorney at an equivalent level with another California county or city.
Option IIIExperience:
One year of experience in the practice of criminal and/or civil law; civil law experience must have included primary involvement in the following areas: Conservatorships, Probate, Guardianships or other closely related cases.
DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER III
Option I
Experience:
One year of experience at the Deputy II level with the Public Defender's Office of Riverside County, at the Deputy II level with another office of Riverside County, or as an attorney at an equivalent level with another California county or city.
Option IIExperience:
Two years of experience in the practice of criminal and/or civil law; civil law experience must have included primary involvement in the following areas: Conservatorships, Probate, Guardianships or other closely related civil cases.
All LevelsKnowledge of:
Legal principles and their application; rules of evidence and the conduct of court proceedings; the laws of California.
Ability to:
Analyze legal problems and apply legal principles and practices; present arguments and statements of fact and law clearly and logically in written and oral form; perform legal research; work cooperatively with others.
Other Requirements:
License/Certificate:
Active membership in the State Bar of California.
License:
Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
What's Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
Applicants who are current County of Riverside's Law Offices of the Public Defender employees/interns/volunteers may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted. Include relevant work experience details on your resume and/or application.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process.
Veterans' Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy.
Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application.
For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here (Download PDF reader).Proof of Education
If using education to qualify, upload a copy of your education documents (degree/transcripts) to your Government Jobs profile when you apply.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).
Qualified individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above.
For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:For more information regarding the position, please contact the recruiter Mary Miller at or via email at
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free
