Attorney III - Public Defender at County of Nevada – Nevada City, California

The Public Defender’s Office is a dynamic and innovative team that is seeking someone to join us on our Constitutionally mandated mission! We are hiring an Attorney III to defend individuals charged with crimes. Confidentiality and integrity to our clients are critical to this job. Every day will be different and will provide an opportunity to do good for our community.

The Attorney classification has three levels which are assigned at the department director's discretion in accordance with budget provisions, organizational needs, the individual attorney's expertise and skill, and the experience requirements for the respective levels. Assignments range from requiring minimal expertise and experience to the prosecution or defense of the most difficult, complex and sensitive criminal trial cases requiring highly advanced legal knowledge, skill and experience. Some assignments may involve supervising the activities of a satellite office. The amount and type of supervision provided to incumbents in this class ranges from close to minimal, depending on each attorney's level and their degree of proficiency in the practice of law.

Examples of Duties

• Attend meetings including interviews with complainants, victims, witnesses and clients.
• Analyze and prepare legal documents and instruments. Preparing and presenting clear and logical oral and written statements of fact, law and argument
• Prepare and participate in pleadings, arraignments, pre-trial agreements, mo­tions, trials, responsive declarations, detention or asset seizure hearings, negotiations with opposing counsel and the courts, and the selection of jurors.
• Litigate criminal and appropriate civil cases in court.
• Perform legal research and review law, regulations and judicial decisions.
• Conducts legal related training for officers, participate in continuing education, and may supervise subordinate staff.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Attorney III candidates are graduates from an accredited law school, hold an active membership in the California State Bar and have the equivalent of thirty-six months of experience practicing criminal law.

This is a full-time and fully benefited position. Our staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to: 11 standard and 2 floating holidays annually; CalPERS retirement; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; a Flexible Spending Account (FSA); a Dependent Care Account (DCA); a tuition assistance program; and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b) and Roth options. We also offer flexible schedules and telework options to our staff depending on program needs!

You matter at County of Nevada. Your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place here. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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