Deputy Public Defender I



Deputy Public Defender I

Salary

$66,976.00 - $77,043.20 Annually

Location

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

19-04160-01

Department

Public Defender

Opening Date

03/30/2019

Closing Date

4/12/2019 5:00 PM Pacific

The Job

3.00% Salary Increases scheduled for July 2019 and July 2020!

Competitive Benefits Includes:

Retirement Benefits
  • Generous County Pension (www.sbcera.org)
  • Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan with County
  • Retirement Medical Trust Fund
  • Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans
Health Benefits
  • Medical and dental insurance provided for employee and eligible dependents
  • Medical and dental premium subsidies to offset the cost of insurance premium
  • Employer paid vision coverage for employee
  • Eligible to participate in Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off
  • Vacation Leave up to four (4) weeks annually with cash-out option
  • Attorney Leave 80 hours annually
  • Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accrual
  • 14 Paid Holidays annually
  • 16 hours Perfect Attendance Leave or Annual Paid Gym Membership
Miscellaneous Benefits
  • Tuition Loan Repayment Program
  • Employer-paid term life insurance - $50,000
  • Short Term Disability 55% up to $1,216 per week
The Office of the Public Defender is recruiting for Deputy Public Defenders I.  This is an entry level class in the Deputy Public Defender series, offering an exciting learning opportunity for a challenging career in criminal defense work.  Deputy Public Defenders I are trained to represent indigent defendants and provide skilled legal counsel and courtroom advocacy at all critical phases of state level criminal and civil commitment litigation.
 
Public Defenders conduct legal research, prepare and argue motions, writs, briefs and opinions; interview and counsel clients; participate in developing effective investigation plans for clients; negotiate with opposing counsel; and prepare and conduct trials.

Spanish-English Bilingual Candidates are encouraged to apply and may receive additional compensation for bilingual skills.
 
For more detailed information, refer to the Deputy Public Defender I job description.
 
Applications are also being accepted for Deputy Public Defender II, III, and IV. Separate applications are required for each level. Click the appropriate link to review the job descriptions for each level.
 
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Assignment: Assignments may be made at any location throughout the County depending on the needs of the department.

Travel: Travel throughout the County is required and employees may be required to make provisions for transportation.  At the time of hire, applicants must have a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance.

Background: Applicants must pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting, prior to appointment.

Promotion: Deputy Public Defender I positions are eligible for promotion to Deputy Public Defender II, III or IV upon meeting the minimum requirements and receiving a satisfactory work performance evaluation. Deputy Public Defender IV positions may earn up to $155,168 annually.

Minimum Requirements

License: Active membership and in good standing with the State Bar of California.

Note: Applicants awaiting results of the February 2019 California Bar Examination may apply.  State Bar membership must be attained in order to be hired.

Desired Qualifications

Ideal candidates would have performed community service and volunteered time working with indigent defendants and family members. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Selection Process

The oral examination will be administered the first week in May and will consist of an assessment of knowledge of legal concepts; and oral communication, presentation, analytical and problem solving skills, and decision making and interpersonal skills. Candidates meeting the minimum qualification will be notified by e-mail or mail on when to self-schedule.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline.  Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline.  Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email.  We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application. 

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627.  Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application. 
 

Attorney Unit
 
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here.

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/.
 
 

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License: Are you a member in good standing with the State Bar of California?
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Bar Results: Are you awaiting your February 2019 Bar Results?
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Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

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San Bernardino County
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