County of Santa Barbara
Deputy Public Defender III
County of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, us, 93190
SALARY
$124,829.12 - $150,766.72 Annually
Bilingual allowance when applicable
The
Public Defender’s Office
is accepting applications to fill two full-time
Deputy Public Defender III
vacancies in
Santa Barbara. We are also accepting applications to establish one employment list to fill current and future vacancies in
Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc.
Please be sure to select all of the locations you are willing to accept employment for current and future vacancies. The Public Defender’s Office has offices in Santa Barbara, Lompoc, and Santa Maria.
Applicants must be willing to travel to and be willing to accept assignment at all locations.
To be considered, all applicants must check
"All locations"
in the application and supplemental questionnaire. THE POSITION:
Under direction, the selected candidate interviews, advises, and represents clients in authorized criminal and civil cases; structures and directs investigations; prepares trials, pleadings, and motions; tries cases before court and jury; effectively presents sentencing and disposition positions on behalf of clients; and performs related duties as required and appropriate. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Deputy Public Defender I/II/III/IV/Senior is a flexibly staffed series. Advancement within the series is dependent upon both seniority and performance. The Deputy Public Defender III level incumbents must have demonstrated competency in trial work by handling a major number of litigations. At the III level, incumbents are able to represent clients in all but the most complex and serious matters. Incumbents will develop greater skill in trial and law and motion work. Typical duties may include assignment to serious misdemeanor trials, major felony trials, juvenile court cases, or civil trials. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Will have a proven track record demonstrating their knowledge of: The principles of criminal and civil law, criminal procedure, and trial practice; The methods of legal research and writing; The rules of evidence. The successful applicant will also have the ability to: 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 the State and Federal Constitutions, statutes, published court decisions, and other relevant legal precedent; Orally communicate complex information and concepts to persons of divergent socio-economic and cultural backgrounds; Present persuasive arguments as an advocate in a clear and reasoned manner; Interrogate and cross-examine witnesses in the 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; Recognize and evaluate approaches to situations of a potentially sensitive nature; Provide excellent and courteous customer service, and establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Work independently under general supervision; think creatively; Develop new methods, procedures, or approaches to achieve desired results; Effectively use office computers and/or data base systems; Some positions may require the ability to train, review, and supervise minimally the work of less experienced attorneys. Interviews clients regarding prospective criminal or civil actions and advises them of their rights and legal options; structures and directs investigations; reviews evidence; interviews witnesses and prepares them to testify. Conducts legal research; analyzes statutes, case law, evidence, and other relevant information in order to develop case strategies. Prepares for trials; negotiates with prosecuting authorities on disposition and modification of cases; appears with and for clients in court hearings, making appropriate legal motions, pleas, and arguments on points of law; participates in jury selection; makes final arguments and summations in defense of the accused in trial courts. Prepares petitions, briefs, arguments, motions, pleadings, other legal instruments, reports, and correspondence, and argues in the appropriate forum. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Active membership in the State Bar of California and possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License for all levels; and not less than: Two years of progressively responsible experience as an attorney in the practice of public law or four years as a general practicing attorney;
OR , One year of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Deputy Public Defender II with Santa Barbara County;
OR , A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge, abilities, and license. APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS: Review applications and supplemental questionnaires
to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards. Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking:
Applications that meet the employment standards will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by the information provided on their supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 12 qualified candidates. Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking examination to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all qualified candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list. APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: 1/6/2025 at 4:59 PM PST ; postmarks not accepted. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com. Erin Kuhn, Talent Acquisition Analyst II – erkuhn@countyofsb.org
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Public Defender’s Office
is accepting applications to fill two full-time
Deputy Public Defender III
vacancies in
Santa Barbara. We are also accepting applications to establish one employment list to fill current and future vacancies in
Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc.
Please be sure to select all of the locations you are willing to accept employment for current and future vacancies. The Public Defender’s Office has offices in Santa Barbara, Lompoc, and Santa Maria.
Applicants must be willing to travel to and be willing to accept assignment at all locations.
To be considered, all applicants must check
"All locations"
in the application and supplemental questionnaire. THE POSITION:
Under direction, the selected candidate interviews, advises, and represents clients in authorized criminal and civil cases; structures and directs investigations; prepares trials, pleadings, and motions; tries cases before court and jury; effectively presents sentencing and disposition positions on behalf of clients; and performs related duties as required and appropriate. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Deputy Public Defender I/II/III/IV/Senior is a flexibly staffed series. Advancement within the series is dependent upon both seniority and performance. The Deputy Public Defender III level incumbents must have demonstrated competency in trial work by handling a major number of litigations. At the III level, incumbents are able to represent clients in all but the most complex and serious matters. Incumbents will develop greater skill in trial and law and motion work. Typical duties may include assignment to serious misdemeanor trials, major felony trials, juvenile court cases, or civil trials. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Will have a proven track record demonstrating their knowledge of: The principles of criminal and civil law, criminal procedure, and trial practice; The methods of legal research and writing; The rules of evidence. The successful applicant will also have the ability to: 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 the State and Federal Constitutions, statutes, published court decisions, and other relevant legal precedent; Orally communicate complex information and concepts to persons of divergent socio-economic and cultural backgrounds; Present persuasive arguments as an advocate in a clear and reasoned manner; Interrogate and cross-examine witnesses in the 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; Recognize and evaluate approaches to situations of a potentially sensitive nature; Provide excellent and courteous customer service, and establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Work independently under general supervision; think creatively; Develop new methods, procedures, or approaches to achieve desired results; Effectively use office computers and/or data base systems; Some positions may require the ability to train, review, and supervise minimally the work of less experienced attorneys. Interviews clients regarding prospective criminal or civil actions and advises them of their rights and legal options; structures and directs investigations; reviews evidence; interviews witnesses and prepares them to testify. Conducts legal research; analyzes statutes, case law, evidence, and other relevant information in order to develop case strategies. Prepares for trials; negotiates with prosecuting authorities on disposition and modification of cases; appears with and for clients in court hearings, making appropriate legal motions, pleas, and arguments on points of law; participates in jury selection; makes final arguments and summations in defense of the accused in trial courts. Prepares petitions, briefs, arguments, motions, pleadings, other legal instruments, reports, and correspondence, and argues in the appropriate forum. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Active membership in the State Bar of California and possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License for all levels; and not less than: Two years of progressively responsible experience as an attorney in the practice of public law or four years as a general practicing attorney;
OR , One year of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Deputy Public Defender II with Santa Barbara County;
OR , A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge, abilities, and license. APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS: Review applications and supplemental questionnaires
to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards. Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking:
Applications that meet the employment standards will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by the information provided on their supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 12 qualified candidates. Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking examination to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all qualified candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list. APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: 1/6/2025 at 4:59 PM PST ; postmarks not accepted. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com. Erin Kuhn, Talent Acquisition Analyst II – erkuhn@countyofsb.org
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