Overview
Defense Attorney Jobs in Fresno, California, USA at SAN JOAQUIN COLLEGE OF LAW
Position: Defense Attorney – County of Fresno (Fresno)
Defense Attorney – County of Fresno (Fresno)
The Fresno County Public Defenders Office is offering rewarding and challenging career opportunities to experienced legal professionals as a Defense Attorney I/II/III/IV. The Public Defenders Office is dedicated to the full and fair representation of all persons in the community who cannot afford legal counsel and are in danger of being deprived of a liberty interest due to a criminal accusation or other statutorily defined state action.
It is the goal of the Public Defenders Office to protect every clients constitutional rights, to defend against discriminatory treatment and disproportionate punishment, and to ensure that no one who is innocent is ever wrongfully convicted.
Defense Attorney positions are in Medical Group I – Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule
8). This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved.
Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Samples of Duties
Defense Attorney **
Receives orientation to the operations, processes and procedures of the Public Defenders 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.
Defense Attorney I
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.
Defense Attorney II
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.
Defense Attorney *
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.
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Defense Attorney ** $75,218 – $91,468 Annually
Defense Attorney I***** $87,802 – $106,704 Annually
Defense Attorney II***** $105,326 – $128,050 Annually
Defense Attorney ***** $123,292 – $149,838 Annually
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Title: Defense Attorney
Company: SAN JOAQUIN COLLEGE OF LAW
Location: Fresno, California, USA
Category: Law/Legal, Government
