Deputy Public Defender II
Apply NowCompany: County of Marin
Location: San Rafael, CA 94901
Description:
Salary : $133,348.80 - $162,198.40 Annually
Location : San Rafael, CA
Job Type: Full Time, Regular
Job Number: 2532-25-02
Department: Public Defender's Office
Opening Date: 02/27/2025
Closing Date: 3/13/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Vacancies: 3
Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
Fixed Term Length: 2 years
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): The County of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and adults of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply.
Individuals with Disabilities: If you are a person with a disability and are unable to complete an online application or require an accommodation to participate in a recruitment, you must contact Human Resources at least five work days in advance of the testing step or interview. Please contact the Human Resources Staffing Division at (415) 473-2126 (CRS DIAL 711) .
ABOUT US
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Read on to find out more about this opportunity.
The Marin County Public Defender's Office strives to provide effective and innovative legal services by protecting the constitutional rights of clients while treating them with respect and encouraging them to lead productive and positive lives.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Deputy Public Defender II performs legal defense work for clients needing publicly assisted representation in criminal, juvenile, or civil cases accepted by the Public Defender. Incumbents at this level exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative in all areas of defense work and are responsible for performing legal research, drafting legal documents, and thoroughly preparing assigned cases and clients for trial. Deputy Public Defenders at this level appear in court daily in both felony and misdemeanor cases in all court levels. The incumbent may provide direction to lower level attorneys as needed. The general duties and minimum requirements of this position are further described in the
There are currently two (2) full-time regular hire vacancies and one (1) full-time regular hire fixed term vacancy.
The fixed term position is budgeted for approximately two (2) years. However, there may be opportunities for the hired individual during this time-period to move to a regular, ongoing position as other vacancies or promotional opportunities occur, or the position may be funded and convert to an ongoing position. Fixed-term employment ends when the position's funding finishes, or the work is completed. Employees in these positions are exempt from the County's policies regarding lay-off order and reduction-in-force rights.
The Public Defender's Office has embraced a hybrid work schedule that considers that some duties of this position may be performed remotely. However, the successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities for meetings, work assignments, and/or disaster service work upon short notice, as needed and deemed appropriate. During the initial probationary period, the successful candidate may be required to work primarily onsite before establishing a hybrid work schedule.
ABOUT YOU
Our Highly Qualified Candidate: The ideal candidate has experience providing legal defense for clients needing representation in criminal, juvenile and/or civil cases. The candidate has tried cases in superior court and has knowledge of complex immigration issues related to criminal cases. The ideal candidate values and accepts new challenges and assignments. The candidate has the ability to work independently and serve as a member of a team, working respectfully and collaboratively while 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 his/her community. Spanish language proficiency is highly desirable.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
One (1) year of progressively responsible experience 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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.
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 may 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.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Linda Kline at
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the
Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan: Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement: Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan: Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical: The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
01
QUALIFYING EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: The minimum qualifications for the position are as follows:
One (1) year of progressively responsible experience 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.
Please tell us how you meet the minimum requirement of one year of progressively responsible experience as a Deputy Public Defender or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
02
Do you currently possess active membership in the State Bar of California?
03
If you checked Yes above, please enter your Bar number here. If you checked No above, please state "Not Applicable".
04
NARRATIVE QUESTIONS (Please answer all questions below): Please note: If you do not possess any experience, please state "No Experience" in the space provided.
Please list all your criminal law, criminal procedure and criminal pre-trial, trial and sentencing experience or equivalent education.
05
Describe your recent trial experience in superior court. Please include in your answer the charges involved and your role in the trial (i.e. lead/solo attorney or assisted another attorney - e.g. second- chair or law and motion practice).
06
Please describe an experience working with people from diverse backgrounds. What were some of the challenges you faced and how did you overcome them?
07
Describe your knowledge and experience regarding the use of technology in the provision of legal services. In your response, please provide specific details on the name and type of technology (remote interview, presentation software, databases, communications tools, etc.) and how it was used to effectively defend your client.
08
In order for a Deputy Public Defender to effectively provide client-centered representation, what should be considered for inclusion in the client's case plan? Please also list specific examples of client-center worked that you have done.
Required Question
Location : San Rafael, CA
Job Type: Full Time, Regular
Job Number: 2532-25-02
Department: Public Defender's Office
Opening Date: 02/27/2025
Closing Date: 3/13/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Vacancies: 3
Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
Fixed Term Length: 2 years
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): The County of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and adults of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply.
Individuals with Disabilities: If you are a person with a disability and are unable to complete an online application or require an accommodation to participate in a recruitment, you must contact Human Resources at least five work days in advance of the testing step or interview. Please contact the Human Resources Staffing Division at (415) 473-2126 (CRS DIAL 711) .
ABOUT US
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Read on to find out more about this opportunity.
The Marin County Public Defender's Office strives to provide effective and innovative legal services by protecting the constitutional rights of clients while treating them with respect and encouraging them to lead productive and positive lives.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Deputy Public Defender II performs legal defense work for clients needing publicly assisted representation in criminal, juvenile, or civil cases accepted by the Public Defender. Incumbents at this level exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative in all areas of defense work and are responsible for performing legal research, drafting legal documents, and thoroughly preparing assigned cases and clients for trial. Deputy Public Defenders at this level appear in court daily in both felony and misdemeanor cases in all court levels. The incumbent may provide direction to lower level attorneys as needed. The general duties and minimum requirements of this position are further described in the
There are currently two (2) full-time regular hire vacancies and one (1) full-time regular hire fixed term vacancy.
The fixed term position is budgeted for approximately two (2) years. However, there may be opportunities for the hired individual during this time-period to move to a regular, ongoing position as other vacancies or promotional opportunities occur, or the position may be funded and convert to an ongoing position. Fixed-term employment ends when the position's funding finishes, or the work is completed. Employees in these positions are exempt from the County's policies regarding lay-off order and reduction-in-force rights.
The Public Defender's Office has embraced a hybrid work schedule that considers that some duties of this position may be performed remotely. However, the successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities for meetings, work assignments, and/or disaster service work upon short notice, as needed and deemed appropriate. During the initial probationary period, the successful candidate may be required to work primarily onsite before establishing a hybrid work schedule.
ABOUT YOU
Our Highly Qualified Candidate: The ideal candidate has experience providing legal defense for clients needing representation in criminal, juvenile and/or civil cases. The candidate has tried cases in superior court and has knowledge of complex immigration issues related to criminal cases. The ideal candidate values and accepts new challenges and assignments. The candidate has the ability to work independently and serve as a member of a team, working respectfully and collaboratively while 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 his/her community. Spanish language proficiency is highly desirable.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Principles of criminal and juvenile law and aspects of civil law related to Public Defender work.
- Trial and hearing procedures and rules of evidence, procedure, and substantive law.
- Legal research methods commensurate with the level of experience of the class.
- State and local laws and ordinances.
- Standard legal office practices and procedures; and computer applications related to the work.
- The duties, powers and limitation of the Public Defender's Office.
Ability to:
- Interview a variety of individuals and solicit needed information to determine facts and circumstances.
- Analyze cases and apply legal principles.
- Present statements of law clearly and logically in written and verbal form using sound judgment within established legal, policy and procedural guidelines.
- Prepare clear, concise, accurate and effective legal, policy and procedural guidelines.
- Communicate logically and effectively with a diverse group of clients, witnesses, judges, law enforcement officials, other attorneys and employees of various agencies and departments while demonstrating patience, tact, courtesy and compassion.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Recognize and evaluate approaches to situations of a potentially sensitive nature.
- Analyze legal principles and precedents and to apply them to complex factual legal problems.
- Keep detailed and accurate records; compose and disseminate correspondence as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
One (1) year of progressively responsible experience 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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.
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 may 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.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Linda Kline at
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the
Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan: Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement: Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan: Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical: The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
01
QUALIFYING EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: The minimum qualifications for the position are as follows:
One (1) year of progressively responsible experience 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.
Please tell us how you meet the minimum requirement of one year of progressively responsible experience as a Deputy Public Defender or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- For education, please list your relevant college and law school level coursework, dates courses taken, and school attended.
- For experience, please include the name of employer(s), dates worked, your exact duties, and number of hours worked per week.
- If you do not possess the above experience, please state "No Experience".
02
Do you currently possess active membership in the State Bar of California?
- Yes
- No
03
If you checked Yes above, please enter your Bar number here. If you checked No above, please state "Not Applicable".
04
NARRATIVE QUESTIONS (Please answer all questions below): Please note: If you do not possess any experience, please state "No Experience" in the space provided.
Please list all your criminal law, criminal procedure and criminal pre-trial, trial and sentencing experience or equivalent education.
05
Describe your recent trial experience in superior court. Please include in your answer the charges involved and your role in the trial (i.e. lead/solo attorney or assisted another attorney - e.g. second- chair or law and motion practice).
06
Please describe an experience working with people from diverse backgrounds. What were some of the challenges you faced and how did you overcome them?
07
Describe your knowledge and experience regarding the use of technology in the provision of legal services. In your response, please provide specific details on the name and type of technology (remote interview, presentation software, databases, communications tools, etc.) and how it was used to effectively defend your client.
08
In order for a Deputy Public Defender to effectively provide client-centered representation, what should be considered for inclusion in the client's case plan? Please also list specific examples of client-center worked that you have done.
Required Question