Deputy Public Defender I-IV

To view the full job description for each level please see links below.

• Deputy Public Defender I
• Deputy Public Defender II
• Deputy Public Defender III
• Deputy Public Defender IV

Deputy Public Defender III
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in the practice of law; One (1) year of experience as journey-level attorney in any county in the State of California.
License: Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Deputy Public Defender IV
Experience: Four (4) years of experience in the practice of law; OR Three (3) years of experience as an attorney with the County of Yolo.
Licensure: Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Drivers License (For All Levels): Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California drivers license Class C or higher to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.

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Your application should highlight all relevant education training and experience and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Application information must be current concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume may be included with your application; however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.In addition to an employment application applicants are required to submit a supplemental questionnaire and proof of active membership (e.g. results notice) in the State Bar of California or verification of education. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

Selection Procedure
The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps and all listed dates may change with or without notice.

• Screening for Minimum Qualifications
• Screening for Best Qualified
• Department Selection Interviews
• Reference Checks
• Conditional Job Offer pending:
  • Pre-Employment Exams: Drug & Alcohol Screen
  • Department of Justice LiveScan
• Confirmed Job Offer

Screening for Best Qualified:The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidates experience education and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience write no experience for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire the applicants education training and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.

Contact Information
For questions about the position or about employment with the County please contact Human Resources by e-mail at or by phone at .

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons regardless of sex sexual orientation race color ancestry religious creed national origin physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS) mental disability medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information) age (40 or over) marital status pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor rehabilitation counselor or other qualified professional will be required.

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