Deputy Public Defender III/IV
Deputy Public Defender III/IV
County of Monterey
Salinas, CA
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Position Description
Priority Screening Date: 4/1/2024
Exam #: 24/39P31/03SA
All application materials must be received by the priority screening date for a guaranteed review. Applications received after this date will be considered on an as needed basis until the position is filled.
The Monterey County Public Defender’s Office seeks applicants for Deputy Public Defender III/IV. The Deputy Public Defender career series provides expertise necessary to prepare and defend juveniles and indigent adults through the Public Defender's Office. Incumbents are responsible for independently managing a caseload and are in court approximately 85% of their time.
Deputy Public Defender III/IV
Under general direction, the Deputy Public Defender performs a broad range of professional legal representation services through the Public Defender's Office, prepares and defends criminal cases on behalf of the Public Defender and performs other related work as is required.
The Deputy Public Defender III is the third level in the career series. At this level, Deputies independently manage a difficult criminal caseload involving complex legal research and interpretation. The Deputy Public Defender IV is the highest level in the career series. Incumbents at this level independently manage the most difficult criminal cases and are authorized to negotiate the disposition of cases without going to trial.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.
This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.
Examples of Duties
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Thorough Knowledge Of
Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying.
Additional Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the D-Unit Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
Notes
As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.
Application and Selection Procedures
Apply On-Line at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty ,
Priority Screening Deadline: April 1, 2024, 11:59 PM(PST)
or
Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours,
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
County of Monterey
Attn: Stephanie Ahumada, Associate Personnel Analyst
168 W. Alisal Street, 3rd Floor
Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: (831) 755-5238 Fax: (831) 757-5792
Qualifications
The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Stephanie Ahumada, Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 755-5238, or ahumadas@co.monterey.ca.us.
http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Priority Screening Date: 4/1/2024
Exam #: 24/39P31/03SA
All application materials must be received by the priority screening date for a guaranteed review. Applications received after this date will be considered on an as needed basis until the position is filled.
The Monterey County Public Defender’s Office seeks applicants for Deputy Public Defender III/IV. The Deputy Public Defender career series provides expertise necessary to prepare and defend juveniles and indigent adults through the Public Defender's Office. Incumbents are responsible for independently managing a caseload and are in court approximately 85% of their time.
Deputy Public Defender III/IV
Under general direction, the Deputy Public Defender performs a broad range of professional legal representation services through the Public Defender's Office, prepares and defends criminal cases on behalf of the Public Defender and performs other related work as is required.
The Deputy Public Defender III is the third level in the career series. At this level, Deputies independently manage a difficult criminal caseload involving complex legal research and interpretation. The Deputy Public Defender IV is the highest level in the career series. Incumbents at this level independently manage the most difficult criminal cases and are authorized to negotiate the disposition of cases without going to trial.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.
This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.
Examples of Duties
- Prepares and defends criminal cases by presenting opening statements, interrogating and cross examining witnesses, introducing evidence, making relevant objections, arguing points of law, and presenting closing arguments.
- Researches questions of law and evidence and applies statutory and decisional case law, along with such other legal treatises as may be required, in the preparation of cases for hearing in court.
- Attends other scheduled court hearings such as arraignments, pretrial hearings and motions, sentencings and probation revocations.
- Prepares legal briefs, motions, memorandums of points and authorities, documents and pleadings.
- Interviews victims, police officers and witnesses.
- Marshals, reviews and prepares evidence for presentation in court.
- Negotiates the appropriate disposition of criminal cases without going to trial.
- Organizes facts and legal arguments and marshals witnesses in preparation for trial and other court proceedings; determines nature of follow-up investigations needed for trial.
- Advises the general public and law enforcement personnel on criminal matters.
- May be assigned to train and/or serve as lead worker over less experienced attorneys.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Thorough Knowledge Of
- The principals of criminal and civil law, criminal procedure, and trial practice.
- The methods of legal research and writing.
- Statutory, constitutional and decisional criminal laws of the State of California.
- The rules of evidence.
- Gather and evaluate complex data and draw logical conclusions; evaluate facts and formulate an effective course of action.
- Read, interpret and apply the principles contained in statutes, published court decisions and other relevant legal precedent.
- Orally communicate complex information and concepts to persons of divergent socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds; present persuasive arguments as an advocate in a clear and reasoned manner; and interrogate and cross examine witnesses in a courtroom.
- Write clearly and concisely.
- Organize large quantities of complex material in a logical manner for presentation in court.
- Effectively and logically present evidence in complicated criminal proceedings.
- Work independently under general supervision.
- Skill to use a personal computer.
Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying.
Additional Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:
- Possess an active membership in the State Bar of California.
- Successfully complete a background check to include Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprinting.
- Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
- Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the D-Unit Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
Notes
As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.
Application and Selection Procedures
Apply On-Line at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty ,
Priority Screening Deadline: April 1, 2024, 11:59 PM(PST)
or
Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours,
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
County of Monterey
Attn: Stephanie Ahumada, Associate Personnel Analyst
168 W. Alisal Street, 3rd Floor
Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: (831) 755-5238 Fax: (831) 757-5792
Qualifications
The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:
- A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
- Responses to the Supplemental Questions
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Stephanie Ahumada, Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 755-5238, or ahumadas@co.monterey.ca.us.
http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
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