$53.48 - $65.01 hourly
County of Sonoma
Santa Rosa, CA, USA
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...