Deputy Public Defender I-IV DOQ

Deputy Public Defender I $8164.50 to $9924.00/month):No experience required; however applicants must demonstrate possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities.

Deputy Public Defender II $11050.18 to $13431.65/month):A minimum of six months of criminal defense and trial experience as a Deputy Public Defender I or its equivalent which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities. Three years of experience in the general practice of law may be substituted for the six months criminal law experience.

Deputy Public Defender III $12707.78 to $15446.46/month):A minimum of one year criminal defense and trial experience as a Deputy Public Defender II or its equivalent (a total of one and onehalf years of criminal defense and trial experience as Deputy Public Defender) which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities. Four years of experience in the general practice of law may be substituted for the two years criminal law experience.

Deputy Public Defender IV $14616.85 to $17766.86/month):A minimum of one year of criminal defense and trial experience as a Deputy Public Defender III or its equivalent (a total of two and onehalf years of criminal defense as a Deputy Public Defender) which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities. Five years experience in the general practice of law may be substituted for three years criminal law experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Active membership in the California State Bar Association is required.*
• Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid Class C California drivers license may be required.

Based on the information provided in the application documents the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be prescheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to selfschedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received the selection process may consist of an initial application screening a mandatory information meeting a supplemental questionnaire assessment a written and/or practical exam an oral board exam or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicants ability to advance in the process; as such responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224 hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts certificates DD214 if applicable ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the application review deadline.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources atbusiness hours are MondayFriday 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.

There is no required document submittal for this recruitment; however all applicants are required to enter their active California State Bar Number on their submitted employment application. If applicants wish to submit additional document details for submittal see below.

If applicants do not yet have their California State Bar number they are required to submit documentation from the California State Bar Association verifying their number is pending. An active California State Bar number will be required prior to appointment.

How to Submit Your Documents