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Deputy Public Defender I

County of Riverside

The County of Riverside's Law Offices of the Public Defender is seeking to fill a vacancy in their Riverside and Banning office at the Deputy Public Defender I. The incumbent will perform professional legal work in the misdemeanor unit and other required tasks. Experience working in a law office is preferred. Candidates who are post-bar and awaiting their results are encouraged to apply. Incumbents are employed in the Office of the Public Defender and are considered deputies to the Public Defender. Responsibilities Interview applicants for public defense, determine financial eligibility, and advise and counsel defendants on legal rights and procedures. Investigate, research, and prepare cases for the defense; present and defend cases in Justice, Municipal, and Superior Courts. Analyze legal issues for pending cases; prepare trial briefs and review questions of law; argue points of law and make final summations. Negotiate with prosecuting authorities regarding charges disposition or modification; conduct legal research in criminal law; prepare correspondence and reports. Review case progress and development with supervisory deputies. Qualifications License/Certificate: Active membership in the State Bar of California. Candidates who are post-bar and awaiting results are encouraged to apply. Knowledge of legal principles and their application; rules of evidence and court proceeding conduct; California laws. Ability to analyze legal problems and apply legal principles and practices; present arguments and statements of fact and law clearly and logically in written and oral form; perform legal research; work cooperatively with others. Additional Requirements Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr County of Riverside

Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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