Deputy Public Defender Attorney I, II, III

A Government Entity

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 2 Years
  • Full Time
  • 2308AT-0725-058 (O)
  • 8,058 - 14,936 / Monthly
  • Not Specified
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Description:

Career Description

Deputy Public Defender Attorney I, Ii, Iii
Deputy Public Defender Attorney I, Ii, Iii

Salary Information:
  • Attorney I ............... $8,058.27 up To $9,741.33/mo
  • Attorney Ii .............. $9,424.13 up To $10,504.00/mo
  • Attorney Iii ............. $10,784.80 up To $14,936.13/mo

Salary May Be Negotiable Within the Range Listed Above, Based on Position Requirements and Successful Candidate's Qualifications, Subject to Appropriate Authorization.

Bilingual Pay
An Additional $0.20 per Hour Is Paid for This Position to Bilingual Employees (fluently Speak, Read, and Write) in Spanish or Vietnamese (in Addition to English). Employees Must Pass the Bilingual Exam and Be Certified to Be Eligible for Supplemental Pay.

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 Beginning on Monday, July 21, 2025. This Recruitment Will Remain Open on A Continuous Basis until 11:59 P.M. (pst) on The Day the Needs of The Department/county Are Met.

Qualified Applicants Are Encouraged to Apply Immediately for Priority Consideration.

Offices of The Public Defender
The Orange County Public Defender's Office Is a Law Firm of Highly Dedicated and Skilled Attorneys, Investigators, Paralegals, and Support Staff Who Work to Advance a More Humane and Compassionate Justice System by Protecting the Constitutional Rights and Freedoms of The Diverse Communities of Orange County Through Inspired, Client-Centered Advocacy in The Courtroom and The Community.

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.

Please Click Here (http://www.pubdef.ocgov.com/) for More Information.

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. This Is an In-Person Assignment, and The Duties Cannot Be Performed Remotely/virtually.

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.

In Addition to The Minimum Qualifications for Deputy Public Defender Attorney I, Ii, Iii, the Ideal Candidate Will Have Attorney Experience in The Practice of Criminal Law with Experience in Litigation and Trial Work.

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Minimum Qualifications:
Attorney I
Knowledge Of:
  • Legal Principles and Their Application
  • Rules of Evidence and The Conduct of Court Proceedings
  • Legal Research Methods
  • Criminal/civil Legal Processes

Ability To:
  • Analyze Legal Problems and Apply Legal Principles and Practices in Court
  • Prepare Legal Documents Such as Pleadings, Briefs and Depositions
  • Present Statements of Fact, Law and Argument Clearly and Logically in Written and Oral Form
  • Perform Legal Research
  • Work Cooperatively with Others
  • Conduct Criminal And/or Civil Court Trials, Jury Trials, Depositions and Hearings

Experience:
None Required

License Required
Must Be an Active Member of The State Bar of California and Eligible to Practice Law in The State of California.

Or
Candidates Who Will Sit for The July 2025 California Bar Examination or Recently Sat for The July 2025 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.

Click Here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oc/classspecs/26618) to Read the Complete Job Classification for Attorney I.

Attorney Ii
Knowledge Of:
  • The Duties, Powers, Limitations and Responsibilities of The Public Defender's Office
  • Federal and California Statutes
  • The Organization, Powers and Limitations of County Government Functions and Of the California Constitution
  • Legal Principles and Their Applications
  • Rules of Evidence and Conduct of Court Proceedings
  • Penal Code of California And/or California Civil and Legislative Law
  • Legal Research Methods

Ability To:
  • Prepare, Present and Conduct Cases of Law in Court
  • Prepare Legal Documents Such as Pleadings, Briefs and Depositions
  • Analyze Legal Problems and Apply Legal Principles and Practices
  • Present Statement of Fact, Law and Argument Clearly and Logically in Written and Oral Form
  • Effectively Perform Legal Research
  • Work Cooperatively with Others
  • Conduct Criminal And/or Civil Court Trials, Jury Trials and Hearings

Experience:
Twelve (12) Months of Experience as An Attorney in The Practice of Criminal Law. Post-Bar Experience in A Civil or General Practice Law Office May Be Substituted for The Criminal Experience on A Two-Month for One-Month Basis.

License Required
  • Must Be an Active Member of The State Bar of California and Eligible to Practice Law in The State of California.
  • Or
  • Members in Good Standing of California State Bar and Have Been Assigned a License Number, but Have Inactive Membership Status Are Also Welcome 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.

Click Here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oc/classspecs/26619) to Read the Complete Job Classification for Attorney Ii.

Attorney Iii
Knowledge Of:
  • The Duties, Powers, Limitations and Responsibilities of The Public Defender's Office
  • The Organization, Powers and Limitations of County Government Functions and Of the California Constitution
  • Federal and California Statutes
  • Legal Principles and Their Application
  • Rules of Evidence and Conduct of Court Proceedings
  • Penal Code of California And/or California Civil and Legislative Law
  • Legal Research Methods
  • Criminal/civil Legal Processes

Ability To: