What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Deputy Public Defender I/II/III- Indio/Blythe position at County of Riverside?
The County of Riverside's Law Offices of the Public Defender is seeking to fill a temporary vacancy in their Indio office at the Deputy Public Defender I, II and III levels (level entry is based on years of experience). The incumbents will perform professional legal work in civil and criminal defense and do other work as required. Experience working in a law office is preferred.
Please note this position is required to report to the Blythe office 2-3 times a week.
The Deputy Public Defender I position is the entry level class in the Deputy Public Defender series and is subject to rotation of assignments according to business needs. Incumbents are given supervision and guidance by higher level attorneys on initial assignments through formal and informal work review.
The Deputy Public Defender II is the second level class in the Deputy Public Defender series and is subject to rotation of assignments according to business needs. Positions in this class are distinguished from positions in the lower class of Deputy Public Defender I by assignments which require more specific legal experience and are performed with less supervision and review.
The Deputy Public Defender III is the journey level in the Deputy Public Defender series and is subject to rotation of assignments according to business needs. Positions in this class are distinguished from positions in the lower level Deputy Public Defender II classification by assignments which require demonstrated ability to effectively perform the complete range of legal work in the fields of civil and criminal defense.
Incumbents are employed in the Office of the Public Defender and are considered deputies to the Public Defender.
Meet the Team!
TAP Benefits: https://www.rc-hr.com/Find-A-Job/Job-Searching/Temporary-Medical-Assignment-Program/TAP-Benefits It is the mission of the Law Offices of the Public Defender to provide the highest quality legal representation to any person unable to afford it for criminal, juvenile, or certain civil proceedings. The Public Defender strives to preserve human dignity in all cases where citizens' liberties are at stake. The Public Defender is dedicated to the principle that no citizen shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without competent, professional, and vigorous representation so that due process is implemented fairly, equitably, and without prejudice. The Public Defender is headquartered in Riverside, with additional offices providing support to residents in Banning, Blythe, Murrieta, and Indio.
• Interviews applicants for public defense and determines financial eligibility; advises and counsels defendants on legal rights and procedures.
• Investigates, researches, and prepares cases for the defense; presents and defends cases in the Justice, Municipal, and Superior Courts.
• Analyzes legal issues for pending cases; prepares trial briefs and checks questions of law; argues points of law and makes final arguments of summations.
• Negotiates with the prosecuting authorities regarding the disposition or modification of charges in specific cases; does legal research in the specific area of criminal law; prepares correspondence and reports.
• Reviews progress and development of cases with supervisory deputies.
DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER I
License/Certificate: Active membership in the State Bar of California.
DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER II
Option I
Experience: One year of experience at the Deputy I level with the Public Defender's Office of Riverside County (Certification of qualifications by the Public Defender may be substituted for up to six months of the required experience).
Option II
Experience: One year of experience at the Deputy I level with another office of Riverside County or as an attorney at an equivalent level with another California county or city.
Option III
Experience: One year of experience in the practice of criminal and/or civil law; civil law experience must have included primary involvement in the following areas: Conservatorships, Probate, Guardianships or other closely related cases.
DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER III
Option I
Experience: One year of experience at the Deputy II level with the Public Defender's Office of Riverside County, at the Deputy II level with another office of Riverside County, or as an attorney at an equivalent level with another California county or city.
Option II
Experience: Two years of experience in the practice of criminal and/or civil law; civil law experience must have included primary involvement in the following areas: Conservatorships, Probate, Guardianships or other closely related civil cases.
All Levels
Knowledge of: Legal principles and their application; rules of evidence and the conduct of court proceedings; the laws of California.
Ability to: Analyze legal problems and apply legal principles and practices; present arguments and statements of fact and law clearly and logically in written and oral form; perform legal research; work cooperatively with others.
Other Requirements:
License/Certificate: Active membership in the State Bar of California.
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veteran's Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here.
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/.
What's Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Law Offices of the Public Defender may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.
Contact
For more information regarding the position, please contact the recruiter Brian Arcinas at barcinas@rivco.org.
Salary : $38 - $72
Deputy District Attorney III/IV - Indio
County of Riverside -
Indio, CA
Deputy District Attorney I/II - Indio
County of Riverside -
Indio, CA
Public defender
County of Riverside -
Riverside, CA
