DEFENSE ATTORNEY I/II/III/IV
3% effective 12/9/24
Defense Attorney I:: $75,218 - $91,468 Annually
Defense Attorney II: $87,802 - $106,704 Annually
Defense Attorney III: $105,326 - $128,050 Annually
Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Defense Attorney I:
- Receives orientation to the operations, processes and procedures of the Public Defender's Office.
- Performs legal research and investigation in the preparation of cases for court.
- Prepares briefs.
- May present a full range of misdemeanor cases in court upon assignment.
- Performs other work as required.
- Acts as defense counsel in criminal cases of average difficulty.
- Interviews and advises defendants and witnesses.
- Studies, interprets and applies laws, court decisions and other legal authorities in the preparation of cases and briefs.
- Prepares pleadings and other papers in connection with suits, trials, hearings and other legal proceedings.
- Acts as defense counsel in major criminal cases.
- Interviews and advises clients and witnesses.
- Studies, interprets, and applies laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities in the preparation of cases and briefs.
- Prepares pleadings and other papers in connection with suits, trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
- May occasionally assign, review, and coordinate the professional legal work of lower level attorneys.
- Acts as defense counsel in complex and sensitive criminal cases.
- Interviews and advises clients and witnesses.
- Studies, interprets, and applies laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities in the preparation of cases and briefs.
- Prepares pleadings and other papers in connection with suits, trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
- Assigns, reviews, and coordinates the professional legal work of lower level attorneys.
- Does advanced legal research under only policy guidance.
Defense Attorney I:
Membership in the State Bar of California.
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
Defense Attorney II:
Membership in the State Bar of California.
Experience: One year of experience in professional legal work or full-time law clerk experience. The latter must be experience which is acceptable to the Public Defender.
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
Defense Attorney III:
Membership in the State Bar of California.
Experience: Two years of experience in professional legal work, including one year with primary emphasis as a trial attorney in criminal law, or full-time law clerk experience. The latter must be experience which is acceptable to the Public Defender.
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
Defense Attorney IV:
Membership in the State Bar of California.
Experience: Three years of professional legal work, including two years with primary emphasis as a trial attorney in criminal law, or full-time law clerk experience. The latter must be experience which is acceptable to the Public Defender.
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified applicants may submit a completed application and resume to:
Marsha Koop, Executive Assistant
[email protected]
Public Defender's Office
2135 Fresno Street, Suite 100
Fresno, CA 93721
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR PDF VERSION OF FRESNO COUNTY APPLICATION
Apply immediately; application materials will be reviewed until positions are filled.
The Public Defender's Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays. For additional information, please call (559) 600-1581.
SPECIALIZATION INCENTIVE
A Defense Attorney who completes certification through the California Bar as a Criminal Law Specialist shall receive $274 per pay period in addition to their normal pay.
PERFORMANCE ALLOWANCE DEFENSE ATTORNEY II/III/IV/SENIOR
Defense Attorney II/III/IV/Seniors who are demonstrating exemplary performance in a specialized assignment may receive an allowance as detailed below as determined by the Public Defender:
- Death Penalty Unit $400.00 per pay period
- Major Crimes Unit (Homicide & Sexual Assault) $300.00 per pay period
- Domestic Violence and Felony Unit $150.00 per pay period
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process may contact the Public Defender's Office at (559) 600-1581.
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