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Supervising Criminal Attorney-Temporary

Nevada County • California, California • 12h ago

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Supervising Criminal Attorney-Temporary

Salary

$77.63 - $94.77 Hourly

Location

CA 95959, CA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

2025-0232

Department

Public Defender

Opening Date

10/22/2025

Closing Date

10/29/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Description

Questions

Definition and Class Characteristics

The Public Defender's Office is a dynamic and innovative team that is seeking someone to join our management team on our Constitutionally mandated mission! We are hiring one Temporary Supervising Criminal Attorney to defend individuals charged with crimes as well as to plan, organize, direct and supervise deputy public defenders. These people will perform a variety of tasks related to the administration and management of the office as a whole. Confidentiality and integrity to our clients are critical to this job. Every day will be different and will provide you with an opportunity to do good for our community.

Assignments range from first-line supervisory responsibilities, senior attorney case review, and the defense of clients, including, but not limited to, the most difficult, complex and sensitive criminal trial cases requiring highly advanced legal knowledge, skill and experience. Some assignments may involve supervising the activities of a satellite office staff. The amount and @type of management supervision provided to attorneys in this class ranges from close to minimal.

Examples of Duties

Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for attorneys; implement policies and procedures.

Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff involved in researching and defending cases in all courts within the County.

Evaluate assigned operations and activities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.

Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for expenditure needs of assigned unit; monitor and control expenditures.

Assist legal staff in evaluating the various stages of the defense of a case

Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed.

Litigate criminal and civil cases in court

This position is part-time temporary; part-time employees work an average of 20 hours but not more than 29 hours per week, for a maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year. Temporary employees earn sick leave, but are not eligible for other vacation or holiday pay, medical, dental, or vision benefits, or CalPERS.

Why Nevada County?

Because here, your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place! We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We aim to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Contact us to request accommodation.

Learn more about this position, including minimum education and experience requirements,here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1791566?keywords=supervising%2520criminal&page@type=classSpecifications) .

Which best describes your degree from an accredited college or university and graduation from an ABA, AALS, or CA State Bar-accredited law school?

I hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and graduated from an ABA, AALS, or CA State Bar-accredited law school.

I hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university but did not graduate from an ABA, AALS, or CA State Bar-accredited law school.

I did not attend law school

Are you currently an active member of the California State Bar?

Yes

If you are an active member, please provide your California State Bar membership number.

Which of the following best describes your years of experience practicing criminal law?

None

Less than 5 years

5 to 6 years

6 to 7 years

7 or more years

Please describe your years of experience in leadership.

None

Less than 1 year

1 - 2 years

2 - 3 years

3 or more years

Please describe a situation when you knew you should be developing others but didn't have the time.

Please describe a time when you worked with an inexperienced person and started him or her down a road of accelerated development.

Please describe any training you have completed in leadership, supervision, or management.

Please describe your experience in leadership, supervision, and management.

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Employer

County of Nevada

Address

950 Maidu Avenue

Nevada City, California, 95959

Phone

530 265 7010

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