County of Shasta
Public Defender
County of Shasta, Los Angeles, California, United States,
ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 2024
RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED
SEE "SPECIAL REQUIREMENT" SECTION REGARDING
ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP IN THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA AND
POSSESSION OF AN APPROPRIATE CALIFORNIA DRIVER’S LICENSE
FINAL FILING DATE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 AT 12:00 PMSALARY INFORMATIONSalary:
$14,166 - $18,081 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY / $81.73 - $104.31 APPROXIMATE HOURLYHolidays:
12 days per year (plus one additional floating holiday).Vacation:
10 days first 3 years; 15 days 4-9 years; 17 days 10-15 years; 20 days 16 years and thereafter.Sick Leave:
12 days per year with a generous pro-rata payoff at termination after at least 5 years.Administrative Leave:
80 hours per calendar year (with annual leave buyout available).Retirement:
CalPERS, coordinated with Social Security.Insurance:
Medical and dental plan, with the County paying for most of the employee and a portion of the dependent cost; a vision plan, a fully paid life insurance policy and long-term disability plan.Deferred Compensation plan:
Dollar-for-dollar County match of employee contribution up to 50% of the normal base contribution each calendar year.Other:
IRC Section 125 plan.ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY
Shasta County offers all of the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Shasta County Public Defender provides efficient and effective legal defense services to indigent individuals charged with crimes in felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile matters. In addition, the Office of the Shasta County Public Defender provides legal representation to indigent individuals facing conservatorship, guardianship, parental terminations, probate, and Welfare & Institutions Code Section 5150 proceedings.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under administrative direction, to plan, organize, and direct the legal activities and services of the Public Defender’s Office; and to do related work as required. This position is an unclassified, at-will position.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be a fair, competent, and consistent criminal defense attorney with a broad legal background and significant senior management experience overseeing work of subordinate attorneys; someone who actively fosters communication and collaboration among the leadership of the criminal justice community, with other county agencies, and the Board of Supervisors; a creative, visionary, and approachable leader; an effective and competent manager with exceptional interpersonal skills; a team builder and conflict mediator; a competent fiscal manager; someone who serves as a role model and expects others to strive for exceptional performance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Plans, organizes, and directs a program for providing legal counsel and representation to eligible persons accused of criminal offenses.Formulates and applies policies related to the Public Defender’s Office.Assigns criminal calendar to appropriate staff members.Consults with staff on the conduct of cases in progress and gives advice and assistance as necessary.Directs procedures to determine eligibility for Public Defender’s Office services.Reviews and evaluates completed staff work.Discusses the public defense program with judges, prosecutors, law enforcement officials, and other persons to obtain information and possible action relative to defendants.Personally appears in court as defense attorney of major and other cases or at arraignment to obtain first-hand knowledge of cases going to court.Confers with office staff on record keeping and reporting systems and initiates changes as required.Prepares and administers departmental budget; prepares correspondence and reports.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:
Knowledge of:
philosophy and practice of indigent defense in the United States; duties, powers, limitations, and responsibilities of indigent defense counsel; principles of criminal law and its application; trial and hearing procedures; rules of evidence; legal research methods; principles of supervision and training.
Ability to:
Successfully defend criminal cases; perform legal research; analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedents to complex legal problems; present law, facts, evidence, and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form; effectively represent the Public Defender's Office in legal proceedings and hearings; deal effectively and tactfully with members of the legal profession, public officials, and other persons contacted in the work; train, supervise, and evaluate staff.
These employment standards are typically attained with at least five years as a practicing attorney, including at least three years in the practice of criminal law.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Active membership in the State Bar of California; possession of an appropriate California Driver License.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.
I acknowledge that this position requires an active membership in the California State Bar and a valid California Driver’s License. Yes___ No___Do you have active membership in the California State Bar? Yes___ No___If yes to question #2, please provide your State Bar License number and upload a copy of your License. If no, has your certification for admission been accepted by the Supreme Court of California?Please describe your experience practicing criminal law, including positions held, agencies/companies worked for, and length of time employed with each.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information visit
https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf . If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at (530) 225-5515 to request a flier.In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.Employees in this classification are covered under the CalPERS retirement program. Depending on the provisions of the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and other applicable laws, an employee in this classification will be covered under one of the following CalPERS retirement formulas: (1) 2% at 55, (2) 2% at 60, or (3) 2% at 62. An employee in this classification will also contribute up to 9.5% of his/her pay to this plan, or will contribute such other amount to the plan as authorized by PEPRA and other applicable laws. Please visit our employees benefit page at
https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel/page/employee-benefits
for additional information regarding benefits and CalPERS coverage information. The provisions in this flyer and on the County’s website are for information purposes only. To the extent the provisions of the flyer or the County’s website are inconsistent with PEPRA and other applicable laws, PEPRA and other applicable laws shall govern.SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Shasta County Personnel
1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515#J-18808-Ljbffr
RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED
SEE "SPECIAL REQUIREMENT" SECTION REGARDING
ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP IN THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA AND
POSSESSION OF AN APPROPRIATE CALIFORNIA DRIVER’S LICENSE
FINAL FILING DATE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 AT 12:00 PMSALARY INFORMATIONSalary:
$14,166 - $18,081 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY / $81.73 - $104.31 APPROXIMATE HOURLYHolidays:
12 days per year (plus one additional floating holiday).Vacation:
10 days first 3 years; 15 days 4-9 years; 17 days 10-15 years; 20 days 16 years and thereafter.Sick Leave:
12 days per year with a generous pro-rata payoff at termination after at least 5 years.Administrative Leave:
80 hours per calendar year (with annual leave buyout available).Retirement:
CalPERS, coordinated with Social Security.Insurance:
Medical and dental plan, with the County paying for most of the employee and a portion of the dependent cost; a vision plan, a fully paid life insurance policy and long-term disability plan.Deferred Compensation plan:
Dollar-for-dollar County match of employee contribution up to 50% of the normal base contribution each calendar year.Other:
IRC Section 125 plan.ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY
Shasta County offers all of the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Shasta County Public Defender provides efficient and effective legal defense services to indigent individuals charged with crimes in felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile matters. In addition, the Office of the Shasta County Public Defender provides legal representation to indigent individuals facing conservatorship, guardianship, parental terminations, probate, and Welfare & Institutions Code Section 5150 proceedings.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under administrative direction, to plan, organize, and direct the legal activities and services of the Public Defender’s Office; and to do related work as required. This position is an unclassified, at-will position.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be a fair, competent, and consistent criminal defense attorney with a broad legal background and significant senior management experience overseeing work of subordinate attorneys; someone who actively fosters communication and collaboration among the leadership of the criminal justice community, with other county agencies, and the Board of Supervisors; a creative, visionary, and approachable leader; an effective and competent manager with exceptional interpersonal skills; a team builder and conflict mediator; a competent fiscal manager; someone who serves as a role model and expects others to strive for exceptional performance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Plans, organizes, and directs a program for providing legal counsel and representation to eligible persons accused of criminal offenses.Formulates and applies policies related to the Public Defender’s Office.Assigns criminal calendar to appropriate staff members.Consults with staff on the conduct of cases in progress and gives advice and assistance as necessary.Directs procedures to determine eligibility for Public Defender’s Office services.Reviews and evaluates completed staff work.Discusses the public defense program with judges, prosecutors, law enforcement officials, and other persons to obtain information and possible action relative to defendants.Personally appears in court as defense attorney of major and other cases or at arraignment to obtain first-hand knowledge of cases going to court.Confers with office staff on record keeping and reporting systems and initiates changes as required.Prepares and administers departmental budget; prepares correspondence and reports.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:
Knowledge of:
philosophy and practice of indigent defense in the United States; duties, powers, limitations, and responsibilities of indigent defense counsel; principles of criminal law and its application; trial and hearing procedures; rules of evidence; legal research methods; principles of supervision and training.
Ability to:
Successfully defend criminal cases; perform legal research; analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedents to complex legal problems; present law, facts, evidence, and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form; effectively represent the Public Defender's Office in legal proceedings and hearings; deal effectively and tactfully with members of the legal profession, public officials, and other persons contacted in the work; train, supervise, and evaluate staff.
These employment standards are typically attained with at least five years as a practicing attorney, including at least three years in the practice of criminal law.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Active membership in the State Bar of California; possession of an appropriate California Driver License.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.
I acknowledge that this position requires an active membership in the California State Bar and a valid California Driver’s License. Yes___ No___Do you have active membership in the California State Bar? Yes___ No___If yes to question #2, please provide your State Bar License number and upload a copy of your License. If no, has your certification for admission been accepted by the Supreme Court of California?Please describe your experience practicing criminal law, including positions held, agencies/companies worked for, and length of time employed with each.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information visit
https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf . If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at (530) 225-5515 to request a flier.In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.Employees in this classification are covered under the CalPERS retirement program. Depending on the provisions of the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and other applicable laws, an employee in this classification will be covered under one of the following CalPERS retirement formulas: (1) 2% at 55, (2) 2% at 60, or (3) 2% at 62. An employee in this classification will also contribute up to 9.5% of his/her pay to this plan, or will contribute such other amount to the plan as authorized by PEPRA and other applicable laws. Please visit our employees benefit page at
https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel/page/employee-benefits
for additional information regarding benefits and CalPERS coverage information. The provisions in this flyer and on the County’s website are for information purposes only. To the extent the provisions of the flyer or the County’s website are inconsistent with PEPRA and other applicable laws, PEPRA and other applicable laws shall govern.SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Shasta County Personnel
1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515#J-18808-Ljbffr