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Public Defender
Marin County, California
(San Rafael, California)
Closing Date: Closed

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The County of Marin is accepting applications for the position of Public Defender. This outstanding career opportunity has become open as a result of the pending retirement of Joseph L. Spaeth, who has served as the Public Defender for the County of Marin since 1994. The Public Defender is an appointed position within the County’s structure. Present structure of the Public Defender’s Office includes approximately 25.5 attorney staff with an overall staff of 46. The ideal candidate will be recognized as a dynamic and collaborative leader with strong interpersonal and communication skills and should also be skilled in adapting to the likelihood of ongoing organizational and financial challenges facing local government agencies in today’s challenging economic times. The Public Defender should have unquestionable personal integrity and display honesty and approachability in his/her commitment to work in a first-class organization that continually strives for organizational excellence. This position requires, at a minimum, ten (10) years of extensive responsible legal experience with emphasis upon the preparation and trial of felony cases, including three (3) years of experience in the supervision of attorneys. Budgetary and administrative experience is highly desirable. An active member of the California State Bar Association in good standing is required. This executive level position has an annual salary range up to $198,910 with excellent benefits including 1937 Retirement Act (2% @ 55) with reciprocity with CalPERS. This is an at-will position and, as a result, the Board of Supervisors, working in conjunction with the County Administrator’s Office, may negotiate a mutually beneficial package that could include other transition assistance.

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