Merced County Public Defender
30+
Total Staff
18+
Attorneys
9,000+
Annual Caseload
1
Open Positions
About
Serves Merced County. Critical staffing shortage with extremely high caseloads.
Strategic Career Intelligence
Specializations
Career Pathways
Experience Value
Critical staffing shortage means immediate responsibility and trial experience. UC Merced proximity creates potential academic partnerships. Very low cost of living.
Specialty Courts
Open Positions(1)
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Salary Ranges
| Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $70,000-$82,000 |
| Mid-Career | $86,000-$108,000 |
| Senior | $112,000-$140,000 |
| Leadership | $148,000-$195,000 |
Budget & Funding Intelligence
Total Budget
$6M
Sources are being compiled. This assessment is based on publicly available county budget documents.
Budget Trend
? Too Early to TellQuick Info
- County
- Merced
- Region
- Central Valley
- Case Management
- Defender Data
- Caseload/Attorney
- ~500
- Phone
- (209) 385-7434
- Website
- Visit
Union Representation
Non-union workplace
Benefits
- CalPERS Retirement
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- PSLF-Eligible
- Paid CLE
- Generous PTO
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