Indigent Defense Director

County of Imperial; Imperial (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Imperial in Imperial County, California seeks a Public Defender Director to lead the Public Defender's Office, plan and coordinate legal defense operations, and ensure efficient defense of indigent clients.

The role involves directing staff, overseeing case management, and maintaining policy compliance with state and county regulations. A JD and California Bar license are required, with five years of criminal law experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and graduation from an accredited school of law.
• Five years of broad and varied legal experience including criminal law.
• License by the State Bar to practice law in California; valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, coordinate and direct the operations, activities and functions of the Public Defender's Office.
• Direct and participate in the legal defense of indigent clients in criminal cases and other proceedings.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

Skills

Criminal law

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bachelor's degree

Job description

County of Imperial in Imperial County, California seeks a Public Defender Director to lead the Public Defender's Office, plan and coordinate legal defense operations, and ensure efficient defense of indigent clients.

The role involves directing staff, overseeing case management, and maintaining policy compliance with state and county regulations. A JD and California Bar license are required, with five years of criminal law experience preferred.