About the Public Defender’s Office:
The Public Defender’s office provides legal representation for adults and juveniles who are charged with criminal offenses and are unable to hire private counsel.
About the Position of Public Defender Attorney:
The difference in levels depends on the amount and type of experience. Employees beginning at the Attorney I level will perform the less difficult cases and assignments while learning their respective duties and responsibilities. As experience, knowledge, skills and abilities are acquired and utilized, the degree and complexity of assignments will correspondingly increase to the Attorney II and III levels. The Attorney III will handle the more difficult and complex assignments.
Attorney I: $51.78 per hour - $61.99 per hour
Attorney II: $62.77 per hour - $ 75.32 per hour
Position Requirements for Attorney I/II at Public Defender’s Office
To qualify for the Attorney I classification for the Office of Public Defender, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:
Education: Graduation from an accredited law school.
Experience: None Required
License or Certificate:* Active membership in the California State Bar Association. Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
To qualify for the Attorney II classification for the Office of Public Defender, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:
Education: Graduation from an accredited law school.
Experience: Three years of general legal experience, or two years of criminal law, or one year in a District Attorney's Office or Public Defender's Office as an Attorney I equivalent in Napa County.
License or Certificate:* Active membership in the California State Bar Association. Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/napacounty/jobs/4183362/attorney-...