Attorney IV - Public Defender

Under direction, to perform professional legal work in the Office of the Public Defender.

• Provides legal counsel to clients in serious and complex criminal and civil matters, including homicides, in Superior or Juvenile Courts;
• Conducts research and writes motions required for trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings;
• Conducts preliminary hearings;
• Evaluates investigation results and works closely with investigators and paralegals to prepare cases for trial and other hearings;
• Handles all aspects of felony cases from plea through trial including post-trial sentencing;
• Tries cases when necessary and appropriate to protect client's interests;
• Performs specialized legal work in serious and complex criminal cases;
• Provides courteous, high quality service to members of the public by personally responding to requests for service;
• Identifies and addresses competency and other mental health issues and needs;
• Serve in working groups with Justice System Partners as needed.
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;
• Performs related work as required.

Active membership in the California State Bar is required upon appointment.