The ideal candidate will be an experienced defense professional who has demonstrated an ability to successfully lead a team and foster a culture of flexibility, forward-thinking, and continuous improvement. They will have the ability to handle the full range of public defense cases, and serves as a knowledgeable and engaged resource for staff and the community, who keeps the Board of Supervisors, CEO and County leaders educated and informed. They will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrated ability to work with a team, ability to multitask, meet concrete deadlines, and ability to aggressively, but civilly, represent the client.
Minimum Qualifications:
Current membership with the State Bar of California and seven years experience as a practicing attorney to include two years performing managerial-level supervisory and administrative duties; or any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Licenses and Certifications: Licensed to practice law in the State of California
To view the recruitment flyer, please click here.
This recruitment will remain Open Until Filled, with the next screening on March 13, 2024.
To be considered for this career opportunity, please submit a completed County application and resume through the County’s website www.mendocinocounty.org/jobs.
Attach a writing sample and responses to the following:
1. Are you an active member of the California State Bar?
2. As an attorney, have you ever been sued by a client and/or disciplined or cited for a breach of ethics or unprofessional conduct by, or been the subject of a complaint to, any court, administrative agency, bar association, disciplinary committee, or other professional group? If so, please provide the details. If not, please respond "N/A."
3. Please describe your experience practicing criminal law, highlighting your criminal defense experience.
4. Please describe the most significant and complex felony criminal litigation matter you have handled, and how you developed your strategy for it.
County of Mendocino
Human Resources Department
501 Low Gap Road, Room 1326
Ukiah, CA 95482
Phone: 707.234.6600
Website: www.mendocinocounty.org/hr
E-mail questions to: [email protected]