Public Defender

County of Imperial; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Imperial seeks a seasoned public defender to lead criminal defense efforts, oversee staff, and coordinate operations in the Public Defender's Office. The ideal candidate holds a JD, is licensed to practice law in California, has at least five years of broad legal experience including criminal law, and possesses a valid CA driver's license.

This role may include pre-employment screening and background investigations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and graduation from an accredited school of law with five years of broad legal experience including criminal law.
• Active license to practice law in California (Bar admission).
• Valid California driver's license.
• Pre-employment drug test, physical examination, and fingerprinting 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

Legal defense

Leadership

Criminal law knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

California Bar admission

5+ years of legal experience including criminal law

Job description

Under the direction of the Board of Supervisors, 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.

Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree and graduation from an accredited school of law and five years of broad and varied legal experience including criminal law experience.

Valid California drivers license; license by the State Bar to practice law in the State of California.

This position may require pre-employment drug test, physical examination, and fingerprinting for a background investigation.

The County of Imperial does not unlawfully discriminate on any prohibited basis under state or federal law including prohibitions listed in title VII, the Age and Discrimination and Employment Act, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Employment and Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you feel you have a need for special arrangements due to a disability in order to participate in the recruitment process, call [phone] or call California Relay Service at 7-1-1.

*NOTE: IF YOU BELIEVE YOUR CIVIL RIGHTS IN EMPLOYMENT MATTERS HAVE BEEN VIOLATED AT ANY TIME DURING THE COURSE OF YOUR CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT, CONTACT THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OFFICE, 940 W. MAIN STREET, SUITE 101, EL CENTRO, CA 92243, PHONE: [phone] (DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR GENERAL EMPLOYMENT OR JOB APPLICATION INFORMATION).

About Imperial County: Imperial County is located in the Imperial Valley in the southeast of California, bordering Arizona and Mexico, with the Colorado River forming the County's eastern boundary. Imperial County is a major agricultural center, producing half of the nation's winter vegetables, as well as extensive renewable resources, such as geothermal, wind, and solar. Off-road enthusiasts are drawn to the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation area, and the Colorado River is a popular destination for watersports, including fishing, boating, and water skiing. Fans of the popular movie, The Return of the Jedi, will recognize the Algodones Sand Dunes, where the movie was filmed.