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County of Los Angeles · 17 hours ago

DEPUTY ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDER II

Los Angeles County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

The County of Los Angeles is seeking a Deputy Alternate Public Defender II to perform legal work in representing the defense in criminal cases. The role includes interviewing clients, preparing legal documents, and advising clients on their rights.

CommunitiesGovernmentNon Profit

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Represents the defense in the trial of felony cases of average difficulty, mental health cases and the more difficult misdemeanor cases

Interviews clients and witnesses, conducts preliminary hearings, review transcripts, requests the investigation of facts and testimony, and confers with law enforcement officers, experts, deputy district attorneys, and other interested parties to determine the course of action that should be taken on behalf of their clients

Advises clients as to their rights and the actions they should take in court, including the relative merits of trial by judge or jury and the advisability of negotiated pleas

Prepares briefs, pleadings and other documents and makes motions for continuances, dismissals, reduction of bail and new trials

Represents the defense in arraignment, pleading, and probation and sentencing proceedings in felony and misdemeanor cases

Represents juvenile clients in hearings in the Juvenile Court

Prepares reports outlining the advisability of appealing cases

Qualification

Criminal law experienceCalifornia Bar admissionTrial representationClient interviewingLegal document preparationCommunication skills

Required

One year of full-time experience in the practice of criminal law representing either adults, and/or juveniles in delinquency proceedings, at the level of a Deputy Alternate Public Defender I or Deputy Public Defender I

Admission to practice law in all courts in California

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

All Applicants Must Be Admitted To The California State Bar Association To Practice Law In The State Of California

To Be Considered, You Must Submit Proof Of Meeting The California State Bar Requirements

Types Of Acceptable Documents Include: A copy of your current/valid California Bar Card - OR- A copy of a letter from the California State Bar that specifically states you have achieved a passing score on the California State Bar Examination AND that you have satisfied All of the requirements for admission to practice law at the time of filing