60 Kern County Public Defender Jobs Hiring Near You

Salary : $79,199.12 - $174,802.42 Annually
Location : 1315 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 9350
Department: PUBLIC DEFENDER
Opening Date: 04/16/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Information
AMENDED 07/31/24; 11/19/24; 06/09/26
Salary (paid bi-weekly):

• Level I: $3,046.12 - $3,640.40
• Level II: $3,502.65 - $4,185.99
• Level III: $4,047.76 - $4,837.45
• Level IV: $5,015.96 - $5,994.54
• Level V: $5,625.65 - $6,723.17

Examination:
Appraisal (Weight 100%): of training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the work based on any combination of the following: Investigation, oral exam and rating of application.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Requirements/Employment Standards:
Applicant must be licensed by the California State Bar.
Level I: Applicant must be licensed by the California State Bar.
Level II: Applicants must be licensed by State Bar of California and have one (1) year of experience in the practice of law.
Level III: Applicants must be licensed by the California State Bar and have two (2) years of experience as a practicing attorney in criminal and/or civil law.
Level IV: Licensure by the California State Bar, and three (3) years of experience as a practicing attorney in criminal and/or civil law.
Level V: Licensure by the California State Bar, and seven (7) years of experience as a practicing attorney in criminal and/or civil law.
All applicants: must have the ability to travel to locations outside of the regular office to perform necessary legal services; have knowledge of the principles of law and their application, including criminal law; knowledge of trial procedure and the rules of evidence; knowledge of legal research methods; ability to present statements of fact, law and argument clearly and logically; ability to maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to evaluate people and to obtain information through interrogation.
Full Job Description For: Deputy Public Defender////
This position works within the Kern County Public Defender's Office. For more information about the department, please view their website here.
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Additional Information
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which an immediate appointment will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed.
Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.
This recruitment is eligible for the Employee Referral Award Program. For information on the Employee Referral Award Program, or to submit a referral form, please use the following link: Employee Referral Award Program.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Kern County Employee Benefits
*As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:
: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).
: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.
: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.
Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:

• The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants
• The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare

: EAP is available to help you take control of your life!
: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
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Do you have an active California State Bar license?

• Yes
• No

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If your answer to number one was yes, please list your California State Bar license number.
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Are you able to travel to locations outside of your assigned office location to perform necessary legal services?

• Yes
• No

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I have one (1) year of experience in the practice of law.

• Yes
• No

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I have two (2) years of experience as a practicing attorney in criminal and/or civil law.

• Yes
• No

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I have three (3) years of experience as a practicing attorney in criminal and/or civil law.

• Yes
• No

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I have seven (7) years of experience as a practicing attorney in criminal and/or civil law.

• Yes
• No

Required Question