Description:
Description:The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular, full-time position in the class of Deputy Public Defender I - IV at the Public Defender's Office. Successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list that will be utilized to fill the department's current vacancies as well as for future vacancies as they become available.
The level of which a candidate is placed is dependent on their background and experience. The salary range for each classification level is as follows:
- Deputy Public Defender I $100,256.00 Annually
- Deputy Public Defender II $101,441.60 - $123,302.40 Annually
- Deputy Public Defender III $124,883.20 - $151,819.20 Annually
- Deputy Public Defender IV $146,640.00 - $178,256.00 Annually
Compensation Note: The salary range listed reflects our current pay scale. The attorney contract is currently under negotiation, and adjustments to compensation are expected upon the completion of these negotiations.
How to Apply:
Applicants are required to submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application, responses to supplemental questions, and proof of active membership with the State Bar of California or verification of education. For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below.
Note Early Competition Option: Applicants that are pending California State Bar examination results are WELCOME to apply. However, any offer of employment will be contingent upon proof of membership in the State Bar of California.
Essential Functions:
To view the full job description for each level, please see links below.
- Deputy Public Defender I (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yolococa/classspecs/947292?keywords=deputy%20public%20defender&pagetype=classSpecifications)
- Deputy Public Defender II (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yolococa/classspecs/947293?keywords=deputy%20public%20defender&pagetype=classSpecifications)
- Deputy Public Defender III (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yolococa/classspecs/947296?keywords=deputy%20public%20defender&pagetype=classSpecifications)
- Deputy Public Defender IV (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yolococa/classspecs/947298?keywords=deputy%20public%20defender&pagetype=classSpecifications)
Employment Standards:
Minimum Qualifications:
Deputy Public Defender I
Deputy Public Defender II
Deputy Public Defender III
Deputy Public Defender IV
Driver's License (For All Levels): Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
- Experience: No experience required.
- Licensure: Active membership in the State Bar of California.
Deputy Public Defender II
- Experience: Two (2) years of experience in the practice of law; One (1) year of experience as an entry-level attorney in any county in the State of California.
- License: Active membership in the State Bar of California.
- Experience: Three (3) years of experience in the practice of law; One (1) year of experience as journey-level attorney in any county in the State of California.
- License: Active membership in the State Bar of California.
Deputy Public Defender IV
- Experience: Four (4) years of experience in the practice of law; OR Three (3) years of experience as an attorney with the County of Yolo.
- Licensure: Active membership in the State Bar of California.
Driver's License (For All Levels): Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
