Job Description

**Appointment Type:Permanent Exempt (PEX) **position. Individuals who are appointed to Exempt Positions are appointed at the pleasure of their appointing officer and are considered to be "at-will."

The 8177 duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job, 8177- Attorney, in our Office and are not intended to be an inclusive list:

• Fiercely and creatively represents individuals accused of crimes at all stages of criminal proceedings, including but not limited to, arraignments, pretrial motions and preliminary hearings, court and jury trials, sentencing hearings, and/or various post-conviction proceedings.
• Meets with clients and advises them on their rights and legal proceedings, identifies and understands complex legal concepts and issues, conducts legal research, and keeps up with rapidly-evolving decisional and statutory law.
• Reviews and analyzes case discovery and other evidence and applies critical thinking skills to develop defense strategies and investigation plans and to formulate client-centered arguments and solutions.
• Prepares for and conducts trials, hearings and other legal proceedings in misdemeanor, juvenile and felony cases.
• Utilizes outstanding organizational skills to independently prioritize and manage multiple ongoing cases, communicates effectively with and inspires confidence in clients and their loved ones, and maintains an ability to work effectively under pressure, challenge, or adversity.
• Maintains effective client relationships to ensure that clients’ needs are thoroughly identified and handled in a manner consistent with the principles and practices of the Public Defender’s Office.
• Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication and advocacy skills, and connects with and works effectively on behalf of a diverse client population.
• Directs and works successfully with Public Defender staff, including investigators, paralegals, social workers, and administrative teams as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

License and Certification:

Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.

Additional Information

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams [required for Combined, Promotive, Entrance (CPE) Exams only]
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ and begin the application process.

• Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.