Public Defender Legal Clerical Unit Supervisor

County of Ventura Government; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational Incentive

Bilingual Incentive

Holiday Pay

Annual Leave

401(k) Plan

Health Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pension Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

The County of Ventura Government is seeking a supervisor for a line or operations work unit within the Public Defender's Office. The role involves staff support duties and serving as a technical resource for mid-level management in a dynamic public service setting.

The ideal candidate should have strong written and verbal communication skills and some experience administering programs or operations within a public sector context, contributing to equitable justice.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience administering programs and/or operations.

Responsibilities

• Under general direction, supervises a line or operations work unit, performs staff support duties, or acts as a technical resource for mid-level management.
• Planning and supervising the work of clerical or technical staff, performing special studies, and/or handling complex duties as assigned.

Job description

WHAT WE OFFER

The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• General Salary Increase - 3.5% effective December 20, 2026, and 3.5% effective December 19, 2027.


• Educational Incentive- An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate's degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, or 5% for completion of a graduate degree not required for the classification.


• Bilingual Incentive- Incumbents may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operations need and certification of skill. Proficiency levels by exam are $0.69/hour (Level 1), $1.00/hour (Level II), or $1.32/hour (Level III).


• Merit Increases- New employees serving their initial County service probationary period are eligible for an initial 5% merit increase upon completion of at least 1,040 hours (approximately six months) assuming work meets satisfactory standards. Subsequent merit increases will be upon completion of each additional 2,080 hours (approximately one year) from the initial merit increase.


• Annual Leave Accrual/Redemption -Accrual rate of208 hours per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service. After 14,560 hours of continuous County service an employee may elect to \"cash in\" or redeem up to 80 hours of Annual Leave per year after using 80 hours in the preceding 12 months.


• Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. If you participate in the County sponsored 401(k) plan, the County will match a part of your contribution up to 3% of your salary, on a per pay period basis. Following five (5) years of continuous County service, an additional 2% non-elective contribution will be made to the 401(k) plan.


• Health Plans-You are afforded a flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical plan under the County’s Flexible Benefits Program. County now pays 100% of dental, and vision premiums.


• Flexible Spending Accounts- Pre-tax benefit towards eligible medical, dental, and vision care expenses.


• Pension Plan- Participate in the County's defined benefit pension plan that provides lifetime payments to retirees. Members are \"vested\" after attaining five years of retirement service credit. If eligible, you may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems such as CalPERS.


• Holidays- 13 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.


• Additional Benefits - Tuition Reimbursement, Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Wellness Program.


• To learn more about the benefits, please follow the link: https://vcportal.venturacounty.gov/CEO/HR/MOA/docs/SEIU_MOA_2025-2029.pdf

THE DEPARTMENT

The mission of the County of Ventura Public Defender is to ensure equal justice for our clients by providing exceptional legal representation. Our office recognizes the value of having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to the professional development of every employee on every team so they, in turn, can help each of our clients achieve the best outcome in their case. Our clients are a diverse community, as well, and many suffer from negative social impacts of systemic racism. We honor the inherent dignity in every client by fighting for their rights. We are holistic and take the time to find out how we can help – both inside and outside the courtroom. Our staff includes experts in litigation and trial advocacy, as well as professionals who can help people address mental health and substance use disorder issues. We represent each client at all stages of their case, and our practice areas include Misdemeanor and Felony trial teams, Immigration, Writs and Appeals, Juvenile, and Mental Health, plus a number of specialty courts, including Conservatorship and Homeless Courts. Our office partners with community-based organizations in post-conviction litigation to clear records so our clients can avoid the stigma of a criminal conviction and find jobs. By helping people gain employment and reenter their communities, we enhance public safety and demonstrate our dedication to this community.

THE POSITION

Under general direction, supervises a line or operations work unit, performs staff support duties, or acts as a technical resource for mid-level management. Depending on assignment, the incumbent may be involved in planning and supervising the work of clerical or technical support staff, performing special studies, and/or at times performing the most complex duties and assignments.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have strong oral and written communication skills with some experience administering programs and/or operations. The