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Attorney III - Public Defender

Salary

$139,024.92 - $169,720.80 Annually

Location

CA 95959, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2025-0135

Department

Public Defender

Opening Date

06/19/2025

Closing Date

8/5/2025 8:00 AM Pacific

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Definition and Class Characteristics

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.

Want to learn more? View the fulljob description (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1083224?keywords=criminal%20attorney%20iii&pagetype=classSpecifications) .

Benefits Guide

TheBenefits Guide (https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/492/Benefits) is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unitsummaries and agreements (MOUs) (https://nevadacountyca.gov/475/Memoranda-of-Understanding-MOUs) for additional benefit information.

Health Insurance

The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.

Health Insurance Plans

+ Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO

+ Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO

+ Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO

+ Blue Shield Trio HMO

+ Kaiser HMO

+ PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)

+ PERS Platinum PPO

+ PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

Flexible Spending Accounts

The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.

Life Insurance

Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:

+ Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment

+ Basic Term Life

+ Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans

+ Optional Dependent Term Life

+ Optional Term Life

Dental & Vision Insurance

Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.

Retirement

The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62

CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page,www.calpers.ca.gov, to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.

Nevada County Human Resources Department

950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2

[email protected]

www.nevadacountyca.gov

01

Which of the following best describes your graduation from an accredited law school?

+ I received a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

+ I received a Juris Doctorate from a non-accredited law school

+ I did not attend law school

02

Which of the following best describes your years of experience practicing criminal law?

+ None

+ Less than 18 months

+ 18 to 35 months

+ 3 to 4 years

+ 4 to 5 years

+ 5 or more years

03

Are you currently a member of the California State Bar?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Please provide your California State Bar number to show your active membership status.

05

Please upload a copy of licenses, transcripts, and/or diplomas, especially your Juris Doctorate, in order to receive full consideration. Unofficial copies are acceptable. Did you upload a copy of your diploma or transcripts, and your Juris Doctorate?

+ Yes

+ No-I do not have documentation

06

On a separate attachment, please respond to questions 5 through 9. Why do you want to be a Deputy Public Defender? Have you answered this question on an attached document?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Why do you want to practice law in a small, rural community? Have you answered this question on an attached document?

+ Yes

+ No

08

Detail your experience interacting with people who have challenges (lack of education or money, substance abuse, mental illness, etc.). Have you answered this question on an attached document?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Who do you view as the stakeholders in the criminal justice system and why? Have you answered this question on an attached document?

+ Yes

+ No

10

How many years of criminal defense experience do you have? Have you answered this question on an attached document?

+ Yes

+ No

11

A new deputy public defender comes to you asking for advice and assistance on how to handle a client who he indicates is being “unreasonable” and who is making sexual advances during their meetings. Please describe in detail what advice and assistance you would provide.

Required Question

Employer

County of Nevada

Address

950 Maidu Avenue

Nevada City, California, 95959

Phone

530 265 7010

Website

https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/

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