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Deputy Public Defender I/II/III/IV/V
County of Kern —Bakersfield, CA
- $6,599.93 - $14,566.87 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Deputy Public Defender I/II/III/IV/V
Kern County —Bakersfield, CA
- $6,092.24 - $13,446.34 a month
- Full-time
- Travel
- 1 year
- Senior level

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Deputy Public Defender I/II/III/IV/V
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Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Level III: Applicants must be licensed by the California State…
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Deputy Public Defender I/II/III/IV/V
Kern County —Bakersfield, CA
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.
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Deputy Public Defender I/II/III/IV/V

County of Kern -
Bakersfield, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$6,599.93 - $14,566.87 a month

Benefits

401(a)
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Investigative interviewing techniques
Courtroom procedure
Legal research
Legal evidence
Bar

Full Job Description

Position Information

AMENDED 07/31/24; 11/19/24

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 I/II/III/IV/V

This position works within the Kern County Public Defender's Office. For more information about the department, please view their website here.

About Kern County

Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.

To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us:

Growth Mindset

We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.

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:

Health Insurance: (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).

Retirement Program: 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.

Deferred Compensation: 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.

Social Security Administration:
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

Employee Assistance Program: EAP is available to help you take control of your life!

Voluntary Benefits: 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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