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Litigation - General/Commercial Attorney in Bakersfield, CA

Kern County Public Defender's Office Jan 15,2021 Sep 17,2020 Location USA Bakersfield CA
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Government

Attorney

Litigation - General (consumer)

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Deputy Public Defender I The candidate under supervision, to perform the less difficult entry-level legal work in the Office of the Public Defender; and to do related work as required. Represents clients in connection with adult criminal, juvenile delinquency and/or dependency matters; conservatorship, mental health, and appellate matters. Interviews clients, prepares cases for pre-trial hearings and trial; Interviews clients; prepares cases for pre-trial hearings and trial by initiating appropriate investigations, working to engage necessary experts, and researching legal issues. Prepares and litigates appropriate pre-trial motions. Litigates contested hearings, including misdemeanor jury trials. Performs limited post-conviction work, including motions to modify probation, and represents clients at revocation hearings. Travels to, and personally meets with, in-custody adult clients; detained and placed dependent and wardship minors; and/or conserved individuals at county jail, state prisons, and other correctional, detention, placement, and other off-site locations.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate must be licensed by the California State Bar. Must have the ability to travel to locations outside of the regular office to perform necessary legal services. Should have knowledge of the principles of law and their application, including criminal law. Must have knowledge of trial procedure and the rules of evidence; knowledge of legal research methods. Should have ability to present statements of fact, law and argument clearly and logically. Must have ability to maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to evaluate people and to obtain information through interrogation. Should have ability to: Effectively and efficiently handle a high-volume workload; present statements of law, fact, and argument clearly, logically, and persuasively; direct the preparation of proper legal instruments; travel to locations outside of the regular office to perform necessary legal services.

Additional info

Position #7408.

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