What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Public Defender II (Immigration Defender) position at Contra Costa College?
The Position
Bargaining Unit: CCC Defenders/Attorneys
Why join the Contra Costa County Public Defender's Office as an Immigration Defender ?
We are excited to announce that the Contra Costa County Public Defender’s Office is hiring one (1) Deputy Public Defender Immigration Removal Defense Attorney to be a part of our Stand Together Contra Costa (STCC) program. STCC is a collaborative program run by the Public Defender’s Office which provides vigorous and cutting-edge removal defense services to Contra Costa County residents at no charge. Duties primarily include representing detained and non-detained indigent non-citizens in removal proceedings before the immigration courts. However, STCC provides a full range of horizontal and vertical representation which includes SIJS, U Visas, and family-based petitions before USCIS for non-citizens in removal proceedings. Additionally, STCC represents clients before the Board of Immigration Appeals, U.S. Courts of Appeal, and Federal District Courts, as necessary. Spanish-speaking is preferred, but not required. Come join a one-of-a-kind program dedicated to innovative and robust representation of indigent immigrants!
We Are Looking For Someone Who Is
The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six months.
Minimum Qualifications
License Required: Possession of a Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Out of state valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License will be accepted during the application process.
Registration: Active membership in the State Bar of California.
Experience for Immigration Defender: One (1) year of full-time experience practicing immigration removal defense.
Selection Process
For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Melissa Moglie at Melissa.Moglie@hrd.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at 1 855-524-5627.
CONVICTION HISTORY
After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. 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.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits
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The purpose of the questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their experience, education, and training for this position and to assist the HR staff in assessing each applicant's qualifications. Your responses to the questionnaire will be used to better understand your relevant experience, education, and training to determine which applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the recruitment process. Do not answer any of the questions by indicating "see attached application or see resume."
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Are you an active member of the State Bar of California?
If you answered yes to having an active membership with the California State Bar Association, what is your California State Bar Association number?
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Select the option that best describes your experience practicing immigration law in the area of removal defense.
How many years of experience do you have practicing in the field of immigration removal defense?
How many years of experience do you have working in the field of immigration law?
How many removal defense individual hearings have you completed?
How many immigration appeals have you completed?
By checking this box, I am confirming that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and on the application are accurate and true; and I understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will result in being rejected from this recruitment process or released from future employment with Contra Costa County.
Bargaining Unit: CCC Defenders/Attorneys
Why join the Contra Costa County Public Defender's Office as an Immigration Defender ?
We are excited to announce that the Contra Costa County Public Defender’s Office is hiring one (1) Deputy Public Defender Immigration Removal Defense Attorney to be a part of our Stand Together Contra Costa (STCC) program. STCC is a collaborative program run by the Public Defender’s Office which provides vigorous and cutting-edge removal defense services to Contra Costa County residents at no charge. Duties primarily include representing detained and non-detained indigent non-citizens in removal proceedings before the immigration courts. However, STCC provides a full range of horizontal and vertical representation which includes SIJS, U Visas, and family-based petitions before USCIS for non-citizens in removal proceedings. Additionally, STCC represents clients before the Board of Immigration Appeals, U.S. Courts of Appeal, and Federal District Courts, as necessary. Spanish-speaking is preferred, but not required. Come join a one-of-a-kind program dedicated to innovative and robust representation of indigent immigrants!
We Are Looking For Someone Who Is
- Dedicated to providing excellent legal representation to clients
- Self-motivated
- Enthusiastic about courtroom litigation and trial work
- Creative in researching and preparing motions
- Able to communicate effectively with a diverse population
- Able to represent each client with compassion and respect
- Representing clients charged with juvenile, misdemeanor, and felony offenses
- Conducting legal research and drafting legal briefs
- Analyzing the facts of each case and identifying appropriate defenses
- Devising trial strategy and initiating necessary investigation for each case
- Identifying sentencing options and negotiating the best resolution for each client
- You thrive in an environment that is fast-paced, multi-faceted, and demands complex thought and adaptability
- You love the challenge of conducting trials and oral advocacy
- You relish the opportunity to help clients in a compassionate, holistic manner
- You enjoy working collaboratively with supportive colleagues
- You will juggle multiple deadlines and need to multi-task
- The emotional strain of being responsible for your clients and their case outcomes
- Staying up to date with new legal developments and professional standards
- Managing the emotional toll of losing trials and motions
- Professional and Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
- Professional Integrity & Ethics – Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
- Handling Stress – Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge or adversity
- Establishing Credibility – Doing what they commit to doing and respecting the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others
- Attention to Detail - Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
- Valuing Diversity – Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
- Handling & Resolving Conflict – Managing interpersonally strained situations
- Negotiating – Reaching mutually satisfying agreements and compromise
- Writing – Communicating effectively in writing
- Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue
The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six months.
Minimum Qualifications
License Required: Possession of a Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Out of state valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License will be accepted during the application process.
Registration: Active membership in the State Bar of California.
Experience for Immigration Defender: One (1) year of full-time experience practicing immigration removal defense.
Selection Process
- Application Filing: All applicants must apply online at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement and supplemental questionnaire by the final filing date.
- Training and Experience Evaluation: Consists of an evaluation of each candidate's relevant education, training and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. (Weighted 100%)
- Final Selection Interviews: These will be scheduled by the department once the eligible list is established.
For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Melissa Moglie at Melissa.Moglie@hrd.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at 1 855-524-5627.
CONVICTION HISTORY
After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. 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.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits
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The purpose of the questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their experience, education, and training for this position and to assist the HR staff in assessing each applicant's qualifications. Your responses to the questionnaire will be used to better understand your relevant experience, education, and training to determine which applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the recruitment process. Do not answer any of the questions by indicating "see attached application or see resume."
- I understand
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
Are you an active member of the State Bar of California?
- Yes
- No
If you answered yes to having an active membership with the California State Bar Association, what is your California State Bar Association number?
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Select the option that best describes your experience practicing immigration law in the area of removal defense.
- I have one (1) year or more of full-time experience practicing immigration law in the area of removal defense
- I do not have the required experience practicing immigration law in the area of removal defense
How many years of experience do you have practicing in the field of immigration removal defense?
- I have less than one (1) year of experience
- I have at least one (1) year but less than two (2) years of experience
- I have at least two (2) years but less than three (3) years of experience
- I have at least three (3) years but less than four (4) years of experience
- I have more than four (4) years of experience
- I do not possess any experience as described
How many years of experience do you have working in the field of immigration law?
- I have less than one (1) year of experience
- I have at least one (1) year but less than two (2) years of experience
- I have at least two (2) years but less than three (3) years of experience
- I have at least three (3) years but less than four (4) years of experience
- I have more than four (4) years of experience
- I do not possess any experience as described
How many removal defense individual hearings have you completed?
- I have completed one (1) removal trial
- I have completed more than one (1) but less than ten (10) removal trials
- I have completed at least ten (10) but less than fifteen (15) removal trials
- I have completed more than fifteen (15) removal trials
- I have completed zero (0) removal trials
How many immigration appeals have you completed?
- I have completed one (1) immigration appeal
- I have completed more than (1) but less than ten (10) immigration appeals
- I have completed at least ten (10) but less than fifteen (15) immigration appeals
- I have completed more than fifteen (15) immigration appeals
- I have completed zero (0) immigration appeals
By checking this box, I am confirming that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and on the application are accurate and true; and I understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will result in being rejected from this recruitment process or released from future employment with Contra Costa County.
- I understand
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