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Assistant Public Defender

3 months ago


Santa Rosa, United States County of Sonoma Full time

**Position Information**:
THIS RECRUITMENT IS PROMOTIONAL ONLY. YOU MUST PRESENTLY BE A FULL- OR PART-TIME REGULAR OR PROBATIONARY COUNTY OF SONOMA, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, SONOMA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, OR SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY EMPLOYEE IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.

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The Public Defender's Office has requested a **department promotional** certification to fill an Assistant Public Defender position. **_Only qualified permanent and/or probationary Public Defender's Office employees on the eligible list may be eligible for referral to the department for the advertised position._** This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time or part-time positions as they occur during the active status of the list.
- Reporting directly to the Public Defender, the Assistant Public Defender will be responsible for the overall day-to-day administration and management of professional legal staff and functions of the Public Defender’s Office. As the second-in-command at the Public Defender’s Office, the Assistant Public Defender has authority to make office-wide decisions, but sometimes that may require approval of the Public Defender. Duties of the position include:
- Directly supervising the Chief Deputy Public Defenders
- Conferring with the Public Defender regarding policies and procedures and implementing new office-wide programs
- Making attorney assignments and ensuring courts are properly staffed
- Assisting the Public Defender in hiring, planning, and coordinating the work of subordinate supervisory legal personnel
- Overseeing the orientation, training, and performance evaluation of departmental employees
- Acting as a liaison between the Public Defender’s Office, the Courts, and other County departments- Experience in supervising teams, working in management, and navigating issues with criminal justice partners
- Experience with labor relations issues, including discipline and leaves
- Training in litigating serious/violent felonies
- Completed classes or coursework on leadership development/skills or management classes through County training, California Public Defender’s Association, or other educational entities
- A thorough understanding of how to utilize case management systems, including implementing modifications to that system and producing necessary reports from that system
- Exceptional analytical skills and a strong command of the spoken and written word
- A willingness to facilitate consensus and inclusion where appropriate
- A cultural competence and sensitivity to the diversity of our office, our client base, and the community
**APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.**

**Minimum Qualifications**:
**Experience**: Any combination of education, training and experience that would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and activities listed. Normally, six years of legal experience with emphasis on the preparation and trial of felony cases, including two years of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity would provide this opportunity.

**License**: Must be a current active member of the State Bar of California. Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:
**Extensive knowledge of**: the duties, powers, limitations, and authorities of the office of the Public Defender; the principles of criminal law, principles of trial procedure, rules of evidence; legal research methods and judicial procedures; the statutory and constitutional laws of the State of California.

**Considerable knowledge of**: modern public personnel administration; effective supervisory techniques; written and oral communications, including language mechanics, syntax and English composition.

**Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying**:

- You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
- Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

**APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.**

**Responses to supplemental questions **may **be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.**

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job