Deputy Public Defender III Government Job Dept-Public Defender’s Office Full Time

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There is currently one (1) full-time regular hire Deputy Public Defender III vacancy within the Public Defender’s Office.

The Deputy Public Defender III performs legal defense work for clients needing publicly assisted representation in criminal, juvenile or civil cases accepted by the Public Defender. Incumbents exercise considerable independent judgment in processing assigned cases, which are often of a difficult and complex nature involving factual and legal issues, including specialty court and capital murder cases. This position also provides lead direction and guidance to professional staff.

The general duties and minimum requirements of this position are described in the attached class specification.

Our Highly Qualified Candidate: The ideal candidate is an experienced Deputy Public Defender having tried cases in superior court, with knowledge of complex immigration issues related to criminal cases and an understanding of specialty courts for Marin County Superior Court. The candidate should be approachable, proactive and self-directed, with the experience and skills to effectively provide guidance to professional staff. The ideal candidate can effectively participate as a member of a team, working respectfully, collaboratively and developing positive working relationships with colleagues and staff, as well as representatives from partnering public safety and community agencies and organizations. In addition, the ideal candidate is an active member of and engaged with their community.

We recognize your time is valuable, so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required Minimum Qualifications:
Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience involving legal work as a Deputy Public Defender, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Certificates and Licenses:
Current active membership in the State Bar of California is required.

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Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates’ names will be placed on the eligible list.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
 
Special Requirements: The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete a background investigation.

Important COVID-19 Information: Depending on work assignment and applicable State or Federal Public Health Order, some employees may be required to be fully vaccinated and/or consent to weekly COVID-19 testing. To help mitigate transmission, masks are required for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, in certain workplace settings per the California Department of Public Health and masks are strongly recommended by the Marin County Public Health Officer in all other settings.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.