Office Positions

SLO Defenders is currently seeking a full-time staff paralegal!

In-person (not virtual) paralegal position in fast paced 20+ attorney criminal law firm contracted with County of SLO as primary public defenders for the indigent.  Would also be working with a team of three other paralegals and a great team of investigators. 

Must meet educational requirements to practice as paralegal in California.  Familiarity with criminal defense preferred, but will train motivated candidate.  Law office experience a plus.  Strong research and writing skills required.  Proficiency in Microsoft Word needed.  Work includes a variety of substantive and procedural assignments involving California statutes and case law, as well as federal and state constitutional issues.  Salary commensurate with experience. Please submit resume/cover letter via the submission box below.

Attorney Positions

San Luis Obispo Defenders is seeking to hire an attorney for a misdemeanor trial position. We are a professional law corporation operating under contact with the County of San Luis Obispo to provide the Primary Public Defender services. Candidates will be expected to handle misdemeanor cases from arraignment through disposition or jury trial. Must be licensed to practice law in California.

Investigator Positions

We currently have no openings. However, we do retain resumes on file and contact applicants if we have any vacancies.