Job TitlePerforms legal work of average difficulty in representing the defense in criminal cases accepted by or assigned to the Alternate Public Defender.Essential Job FunctionsThe essential job functions include: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.RequirementsTo qualify, 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 is required. Licenses required include admission to practice law in all courts in California. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions is also required.
Applicants must submit proof of meeting the California State Bar requirements.Types of acceptable documents include:A copy of your current/valid California Bar Card - ORA copy of a letter from the official California Bar authority stating you passed the California State Bar Examination and satisfied all admission requirements at filing. All correspondence must be on the California State Bar letterhead.Documents must be uploaded to your online application or emailed directly to within seven (7) calendar days from application submission.Additional InformationExperience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40-hour workweek. Work performed part-time will be prorated on a month-for-month basis.
The examination will consist of an interview weighted 100%. The interview will cover training, experience, adaptability, and the general ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.
The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of the Alternate Public Defender. Appointees for this position must be able and willing to work in any area within Los Angeles County and may be subject to transfer at any time.
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This position is listed as part time and onsite.