Public Defender Attorney I: Courageous, Client‑Centered

santacruzcountyca.gov; Santa Cruz (CA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ Public Defender’s Office is seeking licensed attorneys for Attorney I–IV positions. This public defense agency emphasizes courageous, client-centered representation and interdisciplinary collaboration with investigators, social workers, and support staff to provide holistic defense.

Attorneys will handle a wide range of criminal matters, develop defense strategies, litigate motions, and try cases under the supervision of senior attorneys.

Formación

• Graduation from law school. Incumbents are required to be members of the California State Bar, but need no experience practicing law and will work under the direction of a more experienced attorney.
• One year of experience as an attorney practicing criminal law.

Responsabilidades

Conocimientos

California Bar admission

Criminal law experience

Legal research

Educación

Juris Doctor (JD)

Descripción del empleo

COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ Public Defender’s Office is seeking licensed attorneys for Attorney I–IV positions. This public defense agency emphasizes courageous, client-centered representation and interdisciplinary collaboration with investigators, social workers, and support staff to provide holistic defense.

Attorneys will handle a wide range of criminal matters, develop defense strategies, litigate motions, and try cases under the supervision of senior attorneys.