Attorney I, II, III (Public Defender)

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Organization information
Organization name: 
Napa County
City: 
Napa
State: 
California
Job type: 
Legal - Defender
Position Description: 

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy which may be filled at the Attorney I, II, or III, level depending on qualifications, for the Office of the Public Defender at Napa County. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.

Salary & Benefits for Attorney I, II, III:

Attorney I: $53.85 (Step 1) - $64.47 (Step 5)
Attorney II: $65.28 (Step 1) - $78.33 (Step 5)
Attorney III: $79.97 (Step 1) - $93.68 (Step 5)

About the Position of Attorney I, II, & III at the Office of the Public Defender:

The Attorney I, II, III will perform civil and criminal legal work involved in the prosecution of criminal case, litigate paternity and child support cases, and provide legal defense of indigents and other eligibles. The difference in levels depends on the amount and type of experience. Those beginning at the Attorney I level will perform the less difficult cases and assignments while learning their respective duties and responsibilities. As experience, knowledge, skills and abilities are acquired and utilized, the degree and complexity of assignments will correspondingly increase to the Attorney II and III levels. The Attorney III will handle the more difficult and complex assignments.

Requirements: 

Position Requirements for the Attorney I, II, & III at the Office of the Public Defender:

To qualify for the Attorney I classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:
Experience: None required.
Education: Graduation from an accredited law school.

To qualify for the Attorney II classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:
Experience: Three years of general legal experience, or two years of criminal law, or one year in a District Attorney's Office or Public Defender's Office as an Attorney I equivalent in Napa County.
Education: Graduation from an accredited law school.

To qualify for the Attorney III classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:
Experience: Four years of general legal experience or three years of criminal law, or one year in a District Attorney's or Public Defender's Office as an Attorney II equivalent in Napa County.
Education: Graduation from an accredited law school.

License or Certificate:*
Active membership in the California State Bar Association.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

To apply: 

Applications will be accepted online until July 28, 2024. For more information and to apply, please visit our website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/napacounty/jobs/4572599/attorney-....

Notes: 
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary range: 
$112,008.00 - $194,854.40 Annually
Submission deadline: 
Sunday, July 28, 2024