A Defense Lawyer specializes in the defense of individuals and companies charged with criminal activity. Some defense lawyers are privately retained or can be employed by courts
(VISALIA) The County Counsel's Office serves as the civil attorneys for Tulare County government, the Tulare County Association of Governments, the Tulare Local Agency Formation Commission, and the Workforce Investment Board. The Legal Office includes 25 Attorneys, plus a complement of paralegals and support staff. The office is in the City of Visalia at the County Civic Center. A position with the County Counsel's office provides a unique opportunity to study and practice a wide range of law in service to an established and stable client. The County provides a benefit package including health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave benefits, 1937 Act Retirement plan, career incentive pay, life insurance, and reimbursement for California Bar Dues. Applicants may be granted advanced step appointments based upon experience. The successful candidate will be appearing in court and before administrative bodies; handling all aspects of state and federal litigation (including responsibility for motion practice, discovery, trial, and appeals in both a primary and secondary role), research and analyze existing laws and regulations, court decisions, and pending litigation to draft opinions and provide written and oral advice to clients, appear for and advise County personnel in administrative hearing matters advise clients and appear in response to subpoenas and writ proceedings. Experience in a County Counsel's Office, a City Attorney's Office, or a private law firm working in civil litigation is required for this position.
