County of Los Angeles
DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER I-EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT/HOMELESS INITIATIVE
County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States,
Law Office of the Los Angeles CountyPUBLIC DEFENDEREXAM NUMBER:
L9246J-EARECRUITMENT TYPE:
Open Competitive - EmergencyAbout Us
The Los Angeles County Office of the Public Defender is the finest client-centered criminal defense firm in the nation, providing a beacon for evolutionary and revolutionary changes in the justice system. Our Offices are headed by innovative and progressive leaders collaboratively working towards our agency’s mission of reducing the incarceration rate for our indigent clientele.We are an essential contributor to Los Angeles County’s homelessness emergency response. Through its legal services, the Los Angeles County Office of the Public Defender works to facilitate the diversion of thousands of low-income community members annually from LA County’s jails and into treatment services and works to reduce the collateral social and economic impacts of contact with the criminal legal system.When to Apply
Applications will be accepted from
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. (PDT)
until the needs of the services are met.
Application filing period is subject to closure without prior notice.Who can Apply
The Law Office of the Los Angeles County Public Defender is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Deputy Public Defender (DPD) I vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.Law School graduates, who have a current California Bar card to practice law in all courts of California AND law school graduates, who have registered for and are scheduled to take the California State Bar Examination or are waiting for their California Bar Exam results.Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.Special Salary Information
New appointments shall be compensated at Step 6 ($8,149.46) of the DPD I salary range.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
Represents indigent defendants at various stages of a criminal case
by writing legal motions, arguing motions in court, engaging in negotiation discussions with judges, prosecutors, etc.Interviews a variety of individuals
regarding criminal case matters by researching and reviewing pertinent information.Advises clients at each stage of the case
by discussing the alleged crime with the client and evaluating the strength or weakness of the case.Prepares criminal cases
by conducting legal research, examining legal documents, and preparing legal documents, motions, and correspondences.Confers with a variety of individuals
by meeting and discussing details of a client's court case.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
You MUST meet ONE of the requirement(s) listed below in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment:Admission to practice law in all courts in California.Graduation from law school AND current registration to take the California State Bar examination.LICENSE:
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.APPLICATION & FILING INFORMATION
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY.Many important notifications including application rejections and notice of exam results will be sent electronically to the email address provided on your application.Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the first day of filing.Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION.Questions? Contact us:Exam Number:
L9246J-EADepartment Contact Name:
Viviana JimenezDepartment Contact Phone:
(213) 212-2619Department Contact Email:
Exams@pubdef.lacounty
#J-18808-Ljbffr
L9246J-EARECRUITMENT TYPE:
Open Competitive - EmergencyAbout Us
The Los Angeles County Office of the Public Defender is the finest client-centered criminal defense firm in the nation, providing a beacon for evolutionary and revolutionary changes in the justice system. Our Offices are headed by innovative and progressive leaders collaboratively working towards our agency’s mission of reducing the incarceration rate for our indigent clientele.We are an essential contributor to Los Angeles County’s homelessness emergency response. Through its legal services, the Los Angeles County Office of the Public Defender works to facilitate the diversion of thousands of low-income community members annually from LA County’s jails and into treatment services and works to reduce the collateral social and economic impacts of contact with the criminal legal system.When to Apply
Applications will be accepted from
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. (PDT)
until the needs of the services are met.
Application filing period is subject to closure without prior notice.Who can Apply
The Law Office of the Los Angeles County Public Defender is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Deputy Public Defender (DPD) I vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.Law School graduates, who have a current California Bar card to practice law in all courts of California AND law school graduates, who have registered for and are scheduled to take the California State Bar Examination or are waiting for their California Bar Exam results.Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.Special Salary Information
New appointments shall be compensated at Step 6 ($8,149.46) of the DPD I salary range.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
Represents indigent defendants at various stages of a criminal case
by writing legal motions, arguing motions in court, engaging in negotiation discussions with judges, prosecutors, etc.Interviews a variety of individuals
regarding criminal case matters by researching and reviewing pertinent information.Advises clients at each stage of the case
by discussing the alleged crime with the client and evaluating the strength or weakness of the case.Prepares criminal cases
by conducting legal research, examining legal documents, and preparing legal documents, motions, and correspondences.Confers with a variety of individuals
by meeting and discussing details of a client's court case.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
You MUST meet ONE of the requirement(s) listed below in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment:Admission to practice law in all courts in California.Graduation from law school AND current registration to take the California State Bar examination.LICENSE:
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.APPLICATION & FILING INFORMATION
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY.Many important notifications including application rejections and notice of exam results will be sent electronically to the email address provided on your application.Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the first day of filing.Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION.Questions? Contact us:Exam Number:
L9246J-EADepartment Contact Name:
Viviana JimenezDepartment Contact Phone:
(213) 212-2619Department Contact Email:
Exams@pubdef.lacounty
#J-18808-Ljbffr