Senior Deputy Public Defender

Job Overview

Under the direction of the Public Defender, assist in the supervision and training of Deputy Public Defenders; defend the most complex and significant felony cases; perform exceptionally difficult and complex legal work in the Public Defender’s office; and perform other work as required.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of law and four (4) years of government agency/equivalent experience and one (1) year experience at the level of Deputy Public Defender IV.

• Valid California driver’s license.
• License by the State Bar to practice law in the State of California.

• May require pre‑employment drug test, physical examination, and fingerprinting for a background investigation.

The County of Imperial does not unlawfully discriminate on any prohibited basis under state or federal law including prohibitions listed in Title VII, the Age and Disability Discrimination and Employment Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Employment and Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you feel you have a need for special arrangements due to a disability in order to participate in the recruitment process, call (442) 265‑1148 or TTY (442) 265‑1169.

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  If you believe your civil rights in employment have been violated at any time during the consideration for employment, contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Office at 940 W. Main Street, Suite 101, El Centro, CA 92243, Phone: (442) 265‑1017 (do not call this number for general employment or job application information).

Imperial County is located in the Imperial Valley in the southeast of California, bordering Arizona and Mexico, with the Colorado River forming the County’s eastern boundary. Imperial County is a major agricultural center, producing half of the nation’s winter vegetables, as well as extensive renewable resources, such as geothermal, wind, and solar. Off‑road enthusiasts are drawn to the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation area, and the Colorado River is a popular destination for watersports, including fishing, boating, and water skiing.

Fans of the popular movie, The Return of the Jedi, will recognize the Algodones Sand Dunes, where the movie was filmed.

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