Senior Deputy Public Defender - Complex Felony & Civil

County of Sonoma; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 137,760 - 165,312; Full time

Job summary

The County of Sonoma seeks a Deputy Public Defender IV to join the Public Defender's Office. This role involves defending serious felony cases and performing complex legal work in various court settings. Ideal candidates have four or more years of criminal law experience and strong research and writing skills.

This position offers a negotiable starting salary up to $114.44/hour. Candidates should have excellent public speaking skills and the ability to maintain effective work relationships while upholding high-quality legal representation.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of legal experience practicing criminal law as a licensed attorney.
• Experience with conservatorship law.
• Impeccable research and writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and defend criminal and civil cases.
• Prepare legal documents for trials and hearings.
• Conduct extensive legal research.

Skills

Legal experience in criminal law

Research and writing abilities

Public speaking

Education

Licensed attorney in California

Job description

The County of Sonoma seeks a Deputy Public Defender IV to join the Public Defender's Office. This role involves defending serious felony cases and performing complex legal work in various court settings. Ideal candidates have four or more years of criminal law experience and strong research and writing skills.

This position offers a negotiable starting salary up to $114.44/hour. Candidates should have excellent public speaking skills and the ability to maintain effective work relationships while upholding high-quality legal representation.