Associate Deputy Public Defender

Closing Date: 4th December, 2026

Description:

Introduction:
This Is a New Assembled Examination. the Eligible List Resulting from This Examination Will Cancel Any Existing List and May Last Approximately One Year, but Can Be Extended.

Supplemental Questionnaire: A Properly Completed Supplemental Questionnaire Must Be Submitted with Each Application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires Must Be in The Possession of The Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 P.M. on The Last Day for Filing. Failure to Submit the Supplemental Questionnaire Will Result in Disqualification.

Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires Will only Be Accepted On-Line.

Transcripts: *official Law School Transcripts Must Be Submitted Using One of The Following Three Methods by The Last Day of Filing to Be Given Full Consideration. Failure to Submit Transcripts by The Last Day of Filing Will Result in Disqualification. Postmarks Are Not Accepted.

• Attached to Application- if Attached to Application, Please Attach Using the *'official Law School Transcripts' Tab, Along with Any Other Documents You Wish to Submit. Please Upload and Submit only One (1) Pdf. if You Have Multiple Documents, Please Save All Documents in One File and Attach It Once Under the Official Law School Transcripts Tab.
• In-Person or By Us Mail - Alameda County Human Resource Services Department, Attn.: Rosario Jones/associate Deputy Public Defender Transcripts, 1405 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, Ca 94612.
• E-Mail - if Emailed, Please Send with Subject Line: 'associate Deputy Public Defender - Transcripts.' Transcripts Must Be Sent to The Human Resources Analyst, Rosario Jones, at Rosario.Jones@acgov.Org.

Please Note: *if Unofficial Transcripts Are Submitted in Lieu of Official Transcripts by The Last Day of Filing, Then Official Transcripts Must Be Received by No Later than The Date of The Oral Examination You Are Scheduled For, Should You Be Invited to Participate. All Official Transcripts that Are Submitted Must Have an Explanation of The Grading System Used for Each Law School You Attended. in Addition, You Can Upload Letters of Reference, a Resume And/or Other Documents that You Believe the Screening Panel Might Find Helpful in Evaluating Your Application. Attachment of The Resume, Letters of Reference and Transcripts Cannot Serve as A Substitute for A Completed Application or Responses to The Supplemental Questionnaire. These Documents Can Be Uploaded and Attached in The "official Law School Transcripts" Tab of The Application.

Description:
The Department:
The Alameda County Public Defender's Office Provides the Highest Quality of Indigent Criminal Defense by Vigorously Advocating for The Rights of Individuals Facing Criminal Charges in Adult and Juvenile Court. Our Mission Is to Zealously Protect and Defend the Rights of Clients Through Compassionate and Inspired Legal Representation of The Highest Quality, in Pursuit of A Fair and Unbiased System of Justice for All. the Alameda County Office Is One of The Oldest Public Defender Offices in The Nation, Chartered in 1927 by Earl Warren Who Later Became Chief Justice of The United States Supreme Court. Today, Our Team of More than 120 Attorneys, 19 Investigators, 12 Social Workers, 8 Client Advocates, and 50 Support Staff Handle Approximately 30,000 Cases per Year Providing Innovative, Holistic Defense Services for Alameda County Residents. in 2012, the Office Was Named the "best Law Firm" in The East Bay by The Alameda County Bar Association.

The Alameda County Public Defender's Office (acpdo) Strives to Provide Its Clients with Comprehensive Holistic Defense Services. Acpdo Provides Zealous, Client-Centered Legal Representation and Rehabilitative Wrap-Around Services in Lieu of Incarceration. Holistic Criminal Defense Is a Client-Centered, Interdisciplinary Approach to Legal Representation that Addresses the Underlying Social and Environmental Factors Contributing to A Person's Involvement in The Criminal Legal System. It Moves Beyond Traditional Legal Representation to Offer a Broader Range of Support, Aiming to Improve Overall Outcomes for Individuals and Communities.

For Additional Info, Please Visit: Http://www.Acgov.Org/defender/.

The Position:
Associate Deputy Public Defenders Are the Attorneys for Defendants in Certain Criminal and Juvenile Cases, and Represent Litigants in Certain Civil Proceedings, Such as Involuntary Mental Illness Commitment Proceedings, as Accepted by The Public Defender or On Appointment by The Court and Assignment by The Public Defender. They Perform All Related Legal Work as Required and Authorized by The Public Defender.

For Additional Information on The Position, Please Visit: Associate Deputy Public Defender (#3110).  (https://www.jobapscloud.com/Alameda/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=3110&R1=&R3=)

The Ideal Candidate:
In Addition to Meeting the Minimum Qualifications Stated Below, the Ideal Candidate Will Have Demonstrated a Track Record of Success in The Following Areas:

• Demonstrated Expertise and Knowledge of The Philosophy and Practice of Public Defense, Laws, Ethics and Policies of The Public Defender's Office and Scope and Character of California Statutory and Constitutional Law.
• Strong Ability to Identify and Understand Complex Legal Problems and Concepts, Apply Logical Thinking and Methods to Gathering and Analyzing Evidence and Information.
• Outstanding Organizational Skills with The Demonstrated Ability to Independently Prioritize and Manage Multiple On-Going Cases, as Well as The Ability to Provide Status Updates on Cases and Hearings at A Moment's Notice.
• Exceptional Communication Skills with The Ability to Communicate with Diverse Individuals and Proven Experience in Delivering Legal Arguments that Are Effective in Both Written and Oral Form.
• Consider and Anticipate Multiple Factors and The Potential Consequences when Making Decisions.
• Consistently Maintain Effectiveness when Experiencing Change in Work Responsibilities, Priorities, and Deadlines and Take Prompt Action to Accomplish Objectives.
• Proven Ability to Remain Flexible, Open, and Positive While Handling Needs of Clients and Demands of The Court.
• Foster and Maintain Effective Client Relationships to Ensure that All Clients' Needs Are Thoroughly Identified, Properly Addressed, and Handled in A Fair and Equitable Manner Consistent with The Principles and Practices of The Public Defender's Office.

Minimum Qualifications:
Current Active Membership and Good Standing with The California State Bar.

Note: The Civil Service Commission May Modify the Above Minimum Qualifications in The Announcement of An Examination.

Knowledge and Skills:
The Most Suitably Qualified Candidates Will Possess the Following Competencies:

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