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Deputy Public Defender I - Extra Help $53.48 - $65.01 /Hourly*   Bring your passion for public service to the Public Defender's Office. Start your legal career with the County of Sonoma!   When you join the Office as a Deputy Public Defender I - Extra-Help, you will perform legal work involving the investigation, preparation, and presentation of criminal and civil cases before the courts. Using your independent judgment and initiative, you will work directly with both English and non-English speaking clients to: Investigate, research, prepare, and defend criminal and/or civil cases Interpret and apply laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions, and briefs Prepare pleadings and other legal documents in connection with trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings Conduct general legal research Interview and advise witnesses regarding to criminal complaints...

Criminal Immigration Attorney II & III - Bilingual (English/Spanish) - Regular & Extra-Help $10,167 - $14,121/Monthly*   Are you an experienced bilingual criminal defense attorney specializing in immigration law? The County of Sonoma Public Defender's office is looking for an energetic, professional Criminal Immigration Attorney to join their team! Regular & Extra-Help positions available. Starting Salary up to $71.05/hourly ($148,289/year), plus an additional $1.15/hour bilingual premium for bilingual assignments, and a competitive total compensation package!*   NOTE: The Deputy Public Defender's office is currently recruiting to fill a bilingual Criminal Immigration Attorney position at either the II or III level, as well as Extra-Help positions. If you are interested in applying at both levels of this opportunity, you must submit a separate application to the recruitment currently being conducted for that level....