Contract Litigation Attorney - Remote

The Public Defender’s Office is committed to providing legal representation for people charged with criminal offenses who cannot afford to hire private counsel. The Public Defender’s Office provides quality legal services in a professional manner, providing constitutional balance to the legal system.

The Deputy Public Defender serves as a trial attorney in defending indigent clients; learns and performs a variety of professional legal work involving the defense preparation of felony criminal cases as assigned and provides assistance to department staff. Licensed to practice law in the State of California

• discuss cases with associated parties, such as investigators, police officers, probation officers and other attorneys; Negotiate resolution of cases with deputy district attorneys.
• Research, formulate, draft and file motions, briefs and / or other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research on criminal law issues.
• Review, evaluate and determine legal motions, pleas and other legal action on behalf of client;
• com or by phone at (530) 741-2331

Job Type : Full-time

Flexible schedule