At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here. Read on to find out more about this opportunity:The Office of the Marin County Public Defender strives to provide effective and innovative legal services by protecting the constitutional rights of clients while treating them with respect and encouraging them to lead productive and positive lives. 
 
There is currently one (1) full-time temporary vacancy for a Deputy Public Defender II.
 
The Deputy Public Defender II performs legal defense work for clients needing publicly assisted representation in criminal, juvenile, or civil cases accepted by the Public Defender. Incumbents at this level exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative in all areas of defense work and are responsible for performing legal research, drafting legal documents, and thoroughly preparing assigned cases and clients for trial. Deputy Public Defenders at this level appear in court daily in both felony and misdemeanor cases in all court levels. The incumbent may provide direction to lower level attorneys as needed. The general duties and minimum requirements of this position are further described in the class specifications.Our Highly Qualified Candidate: The ideal candidate has experience providing legal defense for clients needing representation in criminal, juvenile and/or civil cases. The candidate has tried cases in superior court and has knowledge of complex immigration issues related to criminal cases. The ideal candidate values and accepts new challenges and assignments. The candidate has the ability to work independently and serve as a member of a team, working respectfully and collaboratively while developing positive working relationships with colleagues and staff, as well as representatives from partnering public safety and community agencies and organizations. In addition, the ideal candidate is an active member of and engaged with his/her community. Spanish language proficiency is highly desirable.
 
The following Minimum Qualifications are required in order to be considered for this position:
One (1) year of progressively responsible experience as a Deputy Public Defender or an equivalent combination of training and experience, AND current active membership in the State Bar of California.

The first 20 applicants that meet the County of Marin’s minimum qualifications for the position will be moved forward to the next testing step.

If you also want to be considered for the Deputy Public Defender II (Fixed Term) positions, you must complete a separate application.

 
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Open & Continuous Recruitment:Because this recruitment is Open and Continuous, applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. The filing period for Open and Continuous may be closed at any time.Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.
 
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any subsequent vacancies for temporary positions which may occur while the list remains active.
Bilingual Testing and Certification: Successful candidates must demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and English prior to appointment. If the selected candidate has not taken the test, a bilingual proficiency exam will be administered to ensure the candidate possesses the appropriate skill level to meet the requirements. 

Special Requirements: The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete a background investigation.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.