Santa Barbara County
Deputy Public Defender I
Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara, California, us, 93190
NOTICE OF CHANGE:
This recruitment will remain open until filled.SALARY:
$93,310.88 - $112,378.24 Annually. Bilingual allowance when applicable.We are accepting applications to fill
two (2) full-time Deputy Public Defender I
positions; one located in Santa Barbara and one located in Santa Maria, for the
Public Defender’s Office.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, Santa Maria, and Lompoc.
Applicants must be willing to travel to and be transferred to all locations depending on the needs of the Department.THE LAW OFFICES OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER'S MISSION:
The County of Santa Barbara Public Defender’s Office represents people living in poverty and who have been traditionally marginalized from a holistic and client-centered perspective. We stand with our clients every day in many courtrooms and now Zoom rooms across Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, and Lompoc.BENEFITS OVERVIEW:Vacation:
12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment.Holidays:
12 days per year.Sick Leave:
12 days sick leave per year. Unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement.Health Plan:
Choice of medical and dental plans (with vision care). County contributes toward the employee's premium.On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria:
Provides ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents over age 5.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.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Active membership in the State Bar of California
AND
possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License;
AND
not less than:Completion of the core courses required for a law degree;
OR,A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard 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 auto-scored.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting.APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE:
Open until filled. 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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This recruitment will remain open until filled.SALARY:
$93,310.88 - $112,378.24 Annually. Bilingual allowance when applicable.We are accepting applications to fill
two (2) full-time Deputy Public Defender I
positions; one located in Santa Barbara and one located in Santa Maria, for the
Public Defender’s Office.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, Santa Maria, and Lompoc.
Applicants must be willing to travel to and be transferred to all locations depending on the needs of the Department.THE LAW OFFICES OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER'S MISSION:
The County of Santa Barbara Public Defender’s Office represents people living in poverty and who have been traditionally marginalized from a holistic and client-centered perspective. We stand with our clients every day in many courtrooms and now Zoom rooms across Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, and Lompoc.BENEFITS OVERVIEW:Vacation:
12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment.Holidays:
12 days per year.Sick Leave:
12 days sick leave per year. Unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement.Health Plan:
Choice of medical and dental plans (with vision care). County contributes toward the employee's premium.On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria:
Provides ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents over age 5.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.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Active membership in the State Bar of California
AND
possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License;
AND
not less than:Completion of the core courses required for a law degree;
OR,A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard 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 auto-scored.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting.APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE:
Open until filled. 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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