DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER ATTORNEY I, II, III
Open to the Public
This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Deputy Public Defender Attorney I, II, and III positions. The Public Defender will fill vacancies from the eligible list established from this recruitment.
Online applications will be accepted from Wednesday, August 03, 2022 through Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.
Attorney I ............... $7,096.27 up to $8,578.27/Mo
Attorney II .............. $8,299.20 up to $9,249.07/Mo
Attorney III ............. $9,496.93 up to $13,152.53/Mo
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
Offices of the Public Defender
Orange County Public Defender's Office is a law firm of highly dedicated and skilled attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and support staff who work to protect the Constitutional rights for all citizens while representing individual clients with zealous advocacy, respect for their dignity, and compassion.
The principal role of the Offices of the Public Defender is to provide each client with high quality representation, thereby protecting their constitutional rights and liberties. In advancing the cause of these clients, the dedicated lawyers and support staff are on the front lines protecting the precious rights and privileges of all Orange County residents.
In addition to clients in criminal cases, counsel is appointed to represent children in Juvenile Court Delinquency cases, parents in Dependency cases, and a variety of persons in Mental Health cases.
The Opportunity
As a Deputy Public Defender you will enforce and protect the Constitutional rights, privileges and freedoms of individuals by providing the highest quality legal advocacy for all clients in the Courts of Orange County, which in turn helps protect those important rights for all County residents. The assignment may be at any of our various locations or units and will include criminal, mental health, and dependency cases.
Are You
An attorney who would like to learn to be a skilled trial lawyer?
A caring, empathetic humanitarian who would like a job that provides you with great personal fulfillment?
Able to effectively communicate with a judge, district attorney and a jury?
A team player who has a zeal for the freedoms guaranteed by our Constitution?
An individual who can deliver the mission of the Offices of the Public Defender in an ethical and responsible manner?
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be an attorney who is passionate about the law and has a desire to become a skilled trial litigant. The candidate will possess strong ethical standards, good organizational skills, and an unwavering commitment to provide the best legal representation for their clients.
Please see the job posting in its entirety for all relevant information, including recruitment process and selection procedures.
License Required
MUST be an active member of the State Bar of California and eligible to practice law in the State of California.
OR
Recently sat for the July 2022 California Bar Examination and are awaiting results are eligible to apply. An active California State Bar membership and eligibility to practice law in the State of California must be attained by date of appointment and maintained throughout employment.
AND
Possession of a California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation to carry out the essential functions of the job.
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