Deputy Public Defender I-25391008 bei County of San Diego, CA
County of San Diego, CA · San Diego, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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- Optionales Büro in San Diego
About the Department
Begin Your Rewarding Legal Professional Career with the County of San Diego, Department of the Public Defender, by becoming a Deputy Public Defender I!
Interviews will start the week of October 6th. Job offers for selected candidates will be made the week of November 10th.
Future Salary Increase
** June 2026 – 7.38% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 4.38% Market Adjustment)
** June 2027 – 7.38% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the- Board + 4.38% Market Adjustment)
As a Deputy Public Defender I, you will provide legal counsel and represent adult or juvenile defendants in criminal cases when appearing before the courts in San Diego. You will also receive close supervision from experienced deputies and assist them in progressively more complex cases.
This is the professional entry-level class in the Deputy Public Defender series. The desired traits for this job class are Communicates Effectively; Knowledge Worker; Customer Focused; Values and Respects Others; Drives to Excel; Teamwork and Collaboration; Continuous Learning; Demonstrates Ethical Behavior; Supportive of Change; and Establishes Effective Working Relationships with Management, Employees, and the Public Representing Diverse Cultures and Backgrounds. For additional information on this job, click here.
HIRING TIMELINE & DATES
- Job Offer and Background Process begins the week job offers are made. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Possession of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school (applicants MUST submit a copy of an official or unofficial transcript), AND
- Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California (applicants MUST provide their bar card number and date of admittance on Supplemental Questions)
Applicants must also immediately submit the following:
- An updated resume
- A Cover Letter
- 2 to 3 letter(s) of recommendation from a judge, attorney, or other legal professional in good standing.
NOTE:
- Applicants who sat for the most recent California Bar Examination are eligible to submit an application and need not submit a California bar number. However, proof of passing the bar examination will be required when results are provided.
- Applicants who successfully passed a prior California Bar Examination and are pending final admission are eligible to submit an application and need not submit a California bar number. However, proof of passing the bar examination will be required at the time of application.
- Applicants must provide valid documents verifying passing the exam and admission to practice no later than the time of appointment.
- Positions may involve necessary and timely transportation for field travel, requiring the ability to arrange transportation to different worksites, meetings, or field work.
The Department of Human Resources removes all personally identifiable information from new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or Supplemental Questionnaire.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or Supplemental Questionnaire.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Misdemeanor and/or felony convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, severity, and recency. Prior to appointment, candidates will be subject to a background investigation.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
EVALUATION PROCESS
Qualified candidates will be placed on a nine (9) month eligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
Veteran’s Preference Policy The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
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Veteran’s Preference Policy The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
Military Skills Translator Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help!
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