$254,220 - $316,424 yearly
County of Santa Clara
CA
This posting covers Santa Clara County. The location shown is the county; the work may be anywhere in it. Description Under direction, to perform professional legal work in the Office of the Public Defender. Typical Tasks 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;...