The Office of the State Public Defender (OSPD) is accepting applications for a Staff Services Manager I (Supervising Caseworker). Whether you’re an experienced paralegal looking to enter a managerial role or a seasoned manager looking to work in public defense, OSPD has the resources, tools, and strategies to aid you in the next steps of your career.
Caseworkers at OSPD work collaboratively with a team of attorneys and other Caseworkers to provide paralegal support in capital appeals and other matters in the California Supreme Court, the District Courts of Appeal, the Superior Courts of California, and the Supreme Court of the United States. As the Supervising Caseworker, you will be working supervisor, applying your skills as a paralegal in capital appeals and other matters, and sharing your knowledge and experience by providing the Caseworker Unit with expertise, oversight, and training. You will also collaborate with the Managing Caseworker on general program and policy formulation, assignments, and personnel matters, and you will advocate for the Caseworker Unit in a managerial setting.
Ideal candidates for this position will have experience
The Office of the State Public Defender (OSPD) is accepting applications for a Staff Services Manager I (Supervising Caseworker). Whether you’re an experienced paralegal looking to enter a managerial role or a seasoned manager looking to work in public defense, OSPD has the resources, tools, and strategies to aid you in the next steps of your career.
Caseworkers at OSPD work collaboratively with a team of attorneys and other Caseworkers to provide paralegal support in capital appeals and other matters in the California Supreme Court, the District Courts of Appeal, the Superior Courts of California, and the Supreme Court of the United States. As the Supervising Caseworker, you will be working supervisor, applying your skills as a paralegal in capital appeals and other matters, and sharing your knowledge and experience by providing the Caseworker Unit with expertise, oversight, and training. You will also collaborate with the Managing Caseworker on general…
The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health, Vision, Dental, and Retirement benefits. For more information on what is offered by the State of California, please visit the California Department of Human Resources CalHR website and the California Public Employees’ Retirement System CalPERS website.
The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health, Vision, Dental, and Retirement benefits. For more information on what is offered by the State of California, please visit the California Department of Human Resources CalHR website and the California Public Employees’ Retirement System CalPERS website.
Please provide detailed responses to the questions below, this can be in the form of a cover letter. Your response must be single-spaced, written in narrative form, and no longer than 2 pages. The SOQ also serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
Applicants who fail to submit a SOQ will not be considered for an interview.