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Defense Attorney

County of Fresno
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Annual Salaries:
Defense Attorney I:: $78,260 - $99,892 Annually
Defense Attorney II: $91,338 - $116,584 Annually
Defense Attorney III: $109,590 - $139,854 Annually
Defense Attorney IV: $128,258 - $163,722 Annually   

Job Type: At-Will

 

Position Description

The Fresno County Public Defender's Office invites applications for the position of Defense Attorney I/II/III/IV, including opportunities focusing on the intersection of criminal and immigration issues as an Immigration Defense Attorney I/II/III/IV (view flyer (Download PDF reader)).The Public Defender's 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 Defender's Office to protect every client's constitutional rights, to defend against discriminatory treatment and disproportionate punishment, and to ensure that no one who is innocent is ever wrongfully convicted.  The Public Defender's Office provides all mandated legal services in an efficient and cost-effective manner while holding themselves to the highest professional and ethical standards.

SPECIALIZATION INCENTIVE  

A Defense Attorney who completes certification through the California Bar as a Criminal Law Specialist shall receive $274 per pay period in addition to their normal pay.

PERFORMANCE ALLOWANCE – DEFENSE ATTORNEY II/III/IV/SENIOR 

Defense Attorney II/III/IV/Seniors who are demonstrating exemplary performance in a “specialized” assignment may receive an allowance as detailed below as determined by the Public Defender:

  • Death Penalty Unit – $400.00 per pay period  
  • Major Crimes Unit (Homicide & Sexual Assault) – $300.00 per pay period 
  • Domestic Violence and Felony Unit – $150.00 per pay period

 

Minimum Qualifications

Defense Attorney I:

Membership in the State Bar of California.
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License. 

 

Defense Attorney II:

Membership in the State Bar of California.
Experience: One year of experience in professional legal work or full-time law clerk experience. The latter must be experience which is acceptable to the Public Defender.
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License. 

 

Defense Attorney III:

Membership in the State Bar of California.
Experience: Two years of experience in professional legal work, including one year with primary emphasis as a trial attorney in criminal law, or full-time law clerk experience. The latter must be experience which is acceptable to the Public Defender.
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License. 

 

Defense Attorney IV:

Membership in the State Bar of California.
Experience: Three years of professional legal work, including two years with primary emphasis as a trial attorney in criminal law, or full-time law clerk experience. The latter must be experience which is acceptable to the Public Defender.
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified applicants may submit a completed application and resume to:

Suzanne Galindo-Luna, Executive Assistant
PublicDefenderHR@fresnocountyca.gov
Public Defender's Office
2135 Fresno Street, Suite 100
Fresno, CA 93721

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR PDF VERSION OF FRESNO COUNTY APPLICATION

Apply immediately; application materials will be reviewed until positions are filled.

The Public Defender's Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays. For additional information, please call (559) 600-1581.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

  • A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted and shall include:
    • All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
    • A valid driver's license number.
    • A valid Bar Number that is active, in good standing, in the State Bar of California. 
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae 

Please Note:

  • Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified. 
  • Submissions must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline. 

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