Public Defender Trial Attorney I​/II

Description

• Educational Incentive
  - An educational incentive of 5% for completion of a graduate degree.
• Bilingual Incentive
  - Incumbents may also be eligible for a bilingual incentive depending upon operational needs and certification skills. Proficiency levels by exam are $0.69 per hour (Level l), $1.00 per hour (Level II), or $1.32 per hour (Level III).
• Annual Leave - A candidate selected for this position will earn up to 208 hours of Annual Leave per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service.
• Annual Leave Redemption
  - Upon using 80 hours of annual leave within the preceding 12-month period, an employee may request to receive pay in lieu of up to 100 hours of annual leave at the current base rate of pay.
• Deferred Compensation
  - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.
• Health Plans
  - Biweekly contribution towards a flexible benefits program (including medical, dental, and vision insurance options).
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  - Choice of participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increases spending power through reimbursement of pre-tax dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.
• Pension Plan
  - Both the County and employees contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and to Social Security. If eligible, reciprocity may be established with other public retirement systems, such as CalPERS.
• Holidays - 14 paid days per year which includes two annual floating holidays.

• Educational Incentive
  - An educational incentive of 5% for completion of a graduate degree.
• Bilingual Incentive
  - Incumbents may also be eligible for a bilingual incentive depending upon operational needs and certification skills. Proficiency levels by exam are $0.69 per hour (Level l), $1.00 per hour (Level II), or $1.32 per hour (Level III).
• Annual Leave - A candidate selected for this position will earn up to 208 hours of Annual Leave per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service.
• Annual Leave Redemption
  - Upon using 80 hours of annual leave within the preceding 12-month period, an employee may request to receive pay in lieu of up to 100 hours of annual leave at the current base rate of pay.
• Deferred Compensation
  - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.
• Health Plans
  - Biweekly contribution towards a flexible benefits program (including medical, dental, and vision insurance options).
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  - Choice of participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increases spending power through reimbursement of pre-tax dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.
• Pension Plan
  - Both the County and employees contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and to Social Security. If eligible, reciprocity may be established with other public retirement systems, such as CalPERS.
• Holidays - 14 paid days per year which includes two annual floating holidays.

The mission of the County of Ventura Public Defender is to ensure equal justice for our clients by providing exceptional legal representation. Our office recognizes the value of having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to the professional development of every employee on every team so they, in turn, can help each of our clients achieve the best outcome in their case.

Our clients are a diverse community, as well, and many suffer from negative social impacts of systemic racism. We honor the inherent dignity in every client by fighting for their rights. We are holistic and take the time to find out how we can…