DATE OPENED: June 18, 2018
Monthly Salary Range: $7,533 - $9,157
Bargaining Unit: CCC Defenders/Attorneys
THE POSITION
The Contra Costa County Public Defender’s Office is seeking candidates to fill vacancies for Deputy Public Defender II. Incumbents in this classification provide legal counsel and representation to indigents charged with a criminal offense and also represent juveniles in Juvenile Court.
The Public Defender’s Office has over 75 attorneys serving the Consolidated Courts of Contra Costa County which have a total of 45 departments. In addition to the main and alternate offices in Martinez, a branch office is located in Richmond. The Public Defender's Office staff at every level is dedicated to only one purpose: to provide excellent legal services to our clients.
As attorneys gain trial experience, promotional opportunities exist, to the class of Deputy Public Defender III (25TB) ($10,326 - $13,187) and Deputy Public Defender IV (25TA) ($11,394 - $14,551).
To read the complete job description, please visit the website, www.cccounty.us/hr.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for twelve (12) months.
TENTATIVE EXAM DATES
Tentative Oral Exam: July 26, 2018
License Required: Candidates must possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Out of state valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License will be accepted during the application process.
Registration: Active membership in the State Bar of California.
Experience: One (1) year of full time experience as a Deputy Public Defender in a Public Defender’s Office.
1. Application Filing: All applicants must apply on-line at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date.
2. Application Evaluation: Depending on the number of applications received, an Application Evaluation Board may be convened to evaluate and select the best-qualified candidates for invitation to the next phase of the examination.
3. Oral Interview: Conducted by a Qualifications Appraisal Board who will evaluate candidates in job-related areas. (Weighted 100%). Candidates must receive a score of at least 70, which may be an adjusted score, in order to be ranked on the employment list.