County of Los Angeles
LAW CLERK-EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT/HOMELESS INITIATIVE
County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States,
Law Office of the Los Angeles County
PUBLIC DEFENDER
EXAM NUMBER:
L9240A-EARECRUITMENT TYPE:
OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY - Emergency
WHO WE AREThe 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, such as losing employment, social services, and housing. The collective services provided and supported by our workforce have a direct positive impact on our local homelessness crisis.
WHEN TO APPLYApplications will be accepted beginning
Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. (PT)
until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for an internship that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.The Los Angeles County Office of the Public Defender is seeking qualified candidates to fill Law Clerk vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.
ABOUT THE POSITIONThe Los Angeles County Office of the Public Defender's Law Clerk Program introduces select students to the operations of the office, the court system, and related agencies in the criminal justice system. Law Clerks are mentored by experienced criminal defense attorneys who provide them with real-life educational experience. Law clerks will play an important role in helping attorneys provide legal assistance to homeless clients seeking mental health and substance use disorder treatment and services, ensuring our unhoused clients receive the necessary legal support and access to vital treatment and services. Law clerks are given the opportunity to observe and participate in client interviews, case strategy meetings, and court proceedings. Law Clerks may complete research and writing projects including briefs, investigation requests, and motions to be filed in court. They may also accompany the attorneys to jail interviews and attend public defender training sessions.The Law Clerk internship program in the Office of the Public Defender tracks the academic year and is offered in the summer (10 weeks) and in spring and fall (16 weeks).
OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER:This opportunity is for you if you wish to join a team revolutionizing the criminal justice system. We're looking for team members who hold our Office's shared values of zealously advocating in defense of our indigent clientele, and compassionately amplifying their stories.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT MAY NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Provides support to attorneys in a wide variety of legal tasks including research, interpretation, and application of laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of cases, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents.Assists in reviewing and preparing case file discovery related to clients' mental health and substance use disorders.Analyzes medical records, psychiatric evaluations, and other relevant documents to identify key factors contributing to mitigation.Interviews clients to obtain factual, biographical and financial information and assists in the scheduling of witnesses and prepares witnesses and clients in courtroom procedures and appropriate protocol.Collaborates with the assigned attorney in drafting legal briefs and motions presented in court for mitigation, trial preparation, or hearings.Performs clerical and computer data input.REQUIREMENTSYou MUST meet
ONE
of the requirement(s) listed below in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment:Option 1:
Currently enrolled in and completion of the first year or equivalent of study in a school accredited by American Bar Association (ABA) or a California-accredited law school (CALS).Option 2:
Currently enrolled in an unaccredited law school registered with the State Bar of California (CALS) or currently participating in a law office study (LOS) program -AND- have passed the State Bar of California First Year Law Student's Examination (FYLSX).To show that you meet ONE of the options above, you will need to provide the following:Under Option 1:
A copy of your official or unofficial transcripts or official letter from the ABA or CALS-approved, or accredited institution that clearly shows your current enrollment and grade level at the time of filing or within
seven (7) calendar days
from the date of filing your application.Under Option 2:
A copy of your FYLSX exam results letter from The State Bar of California at the time of filing or within
seven (7) calendar days
from the date of applying.
PHYSICAL CLASS II - LIGHTThis job requires light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
LICENSEA 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.
VACANCY INFORMATIONApplicants under this Emergency Appointment recruitment effort will be appointed to fill vacancies within the Los Angeles County Office of the Public Defender.APPLICATION & FILING INFORMATION
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted.Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button for this posting.Many important notifications such as application notices and appointment (job offer) letters 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 as you may be required to verify your email address.Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process.FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVEThe County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI)The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States.
Questions? Contact us:Exam Number:
L9240A-EADepartment Contact Name:
Hector MorenoDepartment Contact Phone:
(213) 460-8068Department Contact Email:
Exams@pubdef.lacounty.gov
#J-18808-Ljbffr
PUBLIC DEFENDER
EXAM NUMBER:
L9240A-EARECRUITMENT TYPE:
OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY - Emergency
WHO WE AREThe 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, such as losing employment, social services, and housing. The collective services provided and supported by our workforce have a direct positive impact on our local homelessness crisis.
WHEN TO APPLYApplications will be accepted beginning
Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. (PT)
until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for an internship that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.The Los Angeles County Office of the Public Defender is seeking qualified candidates to fill Law Clerk vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.
ABOUT THE POSITIONThe Los Angeles County Office of the Public Defender's Law Clerk Program introduces select students to the operations of the office, the court system, and related agencies in the criminal justice system. Law Clerks are mentored by experienced criminal defense attorneys who provide them with real-life educational experience. Law clerks will play an important role in helping attorneys provide legal assistance to homeless clients seeking mental health and substance use disorder treatment and services, ensuring our unhoused clients receive the necessary legal support and access to vital treatment and services. Law clerks are given the opportunity to observe and participate in client interviews, case strategy meetings, and court proceedings. Law Clerks may complete research and writing projects including briefs, investigation requests, and motions to be filed in court. They may also accompany the attorneys to jail interviews and attend public defender training sessions.The Law Clerk internship program in the Office of the Public Defender tracks the academic year and is offered in the summer (10 weeks) and in spring and fall (16 weeks).
OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER:This opportunity is for you if you wish to join a team revolutionizing the criminal justice system. We're looking for team members who hold our Office's shared values of zealously advocating in defense of our indigent clientele, and compassionately amplifying their stories.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT MAY NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Provides support to attorneys in a wide variety of legal tasks including research, interpretation, and application of laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of cases, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents.Assists in reviewing and preparing case file discovery related to clients' mental health and substance use disorders.Analyzes medical records, psychiatric evaluations, and other relevant documents to identify key factors contributing to mitigation.Interviews clients to obtain factual, biographical and financial information and assists in the scheduling of witnesses and prepares witnesses and clients in courtroom procedures and appropriate protocol.Collaborates with the assigned attorney in drafting legal briefs and motions presented in court for mitigation, trial preparation, or hearings.Performs clerical and computer data input.REQUIREMENTSYou MUST meet
ONE
of the requirement(s) listed below in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment:Option 1:
Currently enrolled in and completion of the first year or equivalent of study in a school accredited by American Bar Association (ABA) or a California-accredited law school (CALS).Option 2:
Currently enrolled in an unaccredited law school registered with the State Bar of California (CALS) or currently participating in a law office study (LOS) program -AND- have passed the State Bar of California First Year Law Student's Examination (FYLSX).To show that you meet ONE of the options above, you will need to provide the following:Under Option 1:
A copy of your official or unofficial transcripts or official letter from the ABA or CALS-approved, or accredited institution that clearly shows your current enrollment and grade level at the time of filing or within
seven (7) calendar days
from the date of filing your application.Under Option 2:
A copy of your FYLSX exam results letter from The State Bar of California at the time of filing or within
seven (7) calendar days
from the date of applying.
PHYSICAL CLASS II - LIGHTThis job requires light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
LICENSEA 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.
VACANCY INFORMATIONApplicants under this Emergency Appointment recruitment effort will be appointed to fill vacancies within the Los Angeles County Office of the Public Defender.APPLICATION & FILING INFORMATION
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted.Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button for this posting.Many important notifications such as application notices and appointment (job offer) letters 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 as you may be required to verify your email address.Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process.FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVEThe County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI)The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States.
Questions? Contact us:Exam Number:
L9240A-EADepartment Contact Name:
Hector MorenoDepartment Contact Phone:
(213) 460-8068Department Contact Email:
Exams@pubdef.lacounty.gov
#J-18808-Ljbffr