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San Bernardino County - Los Angeles, California, United States,![San Bernardino County](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Overview
Office of the Public Defender
is recruiting for
Supervising Deputy Public Defenders
who manage the operations and supervise staff within a branch office.The Office of the Public Defender provides representation, skilled legal counsel and courtroom advocacy for indigent defendants at all critical phases of state level criminal and civil commitment litigation.Supervising Deputy Public Defenders direct the administration of criminal cases processed by their assigned branch; participate in hiring, disciplinary, and personnel actions; train and evaluate the work performance of trial attorneys; supervise and direct the preparation, presentation and appeal of cases; and maintain court calendars.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTAssignment:
Assignments may be made at any location throughout the County depending on the needs of the department.Travel:
Travel throughout the County is required. Employees will be required to make provisions for transportation. A valid California driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained for the individual providing the transportation.Background:
Applicants must successfully pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting, prior to appointment.State Bar:
Those hired must be active members in good standing with the State Bar of California. This status must be maintained in order to remain employed in this classification.Sponsorship:
Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.License:
Must be active members of the California State Bar.Experience:
Requires current employment as a Deputy Public Defender IV with the San Bernardino County Public Defender's Office. Must possess five (5) years of criminal trial experience as a defense attorney, including one (1) year of experience as a Deputy Public Defender IV in San Bernardino County.There will be a
competitive evaluation
of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications.Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire
by 5:00 pm on the filing deadline . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.If you require
technical assistance , please click
HERE
to review the Government Jobs
online application guide
, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.EEO/ADA:
San Bernardino County is an
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the
Special Testing Accommodations Request Form
within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.Veterans’ Preference:
Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click
here
for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
.
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