Employment Opportunity: Deputy Public Defender I/II - Extra Help
Category - Merced County

Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Salary:	$28.86 - $35.63 Hourly
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Merced County Public Defender 2150 M Street Merced, California

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Acts as defense counsel in criminal cases; Interviews and advises
defendants and witnesses.

Interprets and applies laws, court decisions, etc. in the preparation
of cases and briefs.

Prepares pleadings and other legal documents in connection with
suits, trials, hearings, conservatorships, and other legal
proceedings; Performs legal research and investigations.

Examines evidence and prepares and presents the case for the defense
in assigned criminal actions.

Performs administrative duties for the Public Defender; Dictates
correspondence and reports.

May provide lead direction to other attorneys; May assist in training
others professional staff.

Assists the Chief Deputy Defender and the Public Defender as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

Level I: None.

Level II: One (1) year of experience in the practice of civil or criminal law.

License: Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License.

Details/Apply: http://defender411.us/2vhAvOM

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