Attorney IV (Non-Capital Appellate)

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Organization name: 
Office of the State Public Defender
Street address: 
770 L Street, Suite 1000
City: 
Sacramento
State: 
California
ZIP: 
95814
Organization URL: 
https://www.ospd.ca.gov/
Job type: 
Legal - Defender
Position Description: 

Under the general direction of the Attorney Supervisor (Director of Non-Capital Appellate), Attorney IV supports the development of attorneys at the Office of the State Public Defender (OSPD) in meeting the qualifications to be lead counsel in death penalty cases. Attorney IV is an advanced-level appellate defense attorney qualified in California to be lead counsel in death penalty cases. Attorney IV will work with individual attorneys at OSPD to become knowledgeable about the facts, records, and law in their cases. Attorney IV will provide training and feedback to attorneys on writing and legal issue development in their cases. Attorney IV is expected to work collaboratively with all staff. Additionally, as part of their responsibilities, Attorney IV will recognize the training needs for all OSPD attorneys. Attorney IV will work with the Director of Non-Capital Appellate and the Director of Legal Training to meet those needs. The Attorney IV will act as a resource for legal
staff and take the initiative in improving OSPD’s ability to represent its clients by providing support and mentorship.

Requirements: 

Attorney IV requires active membership in The California State Bar and have six years of legal experience in the practice of law*, one year of which must have been at a level equivalent to an Attorney III or higher

To apply: 

The completed application package can be submitted electronically through https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=.... An application package includes the following items
• State application (STD.678)
• Resume
• Writing Sample – Instruction is located on the official bulletin
• Statement of Qualifications - Instruction is located on the official bulletin

Notes: 
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Salary range: 
Attorney IV - $11,644.00 - $14,954.00 per month
Submission deadline: 
Tuesday, March 5, 2024

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