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Criminal Law Attorney in Laguna Niguel, CA

Orange County Public Defender Office Dec 04,2018 Dec 03,2018 Location Laguna Niguel CA
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Government

Attorney

Criminal Law - Prosecution

Min 2 yrs required

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Deputy Public Defender Attorney III The candidate will enforce and protect the Constitutional rights, privileges and freedoms of individuals by providing the highest quality legal advocacy for all clients in the Courts of Orange County, which in turn helps protect those important rights for all County residents. Receives complaints, evaluates evidence and determines the nature of the crime and the justification for prosecution; prepares and processes misdemeanor and felony cases in all courts; confers with judges and defense attorneys; prepares briefs and other legal documentation; confers with various law enforcement agencies and the public. Conducts State Fair Hearings, civil contempt actions and complex enforcement cases involving forensic analysis of individual and business financial records, bankruptcy cases, writs and appeals in State and Federal courts. Prepares and conducts trial defenses for clients accused of misdemeanor and felony crimes; negotiates with judges and prosecuting attorneys on appropriate disposition of cases; prepares appeals, writs and other legal documents on the behalf of defendants; decides on and makes appropriate legal motions and pleas; represents persons involved in conservatorship and civil contempt proceedings. Confers with and advises county, district officers and employees on legal questions; prepares formal opinions as to the legality of action; drafts ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, conveyances and other legal documents; prepares pleadings and other papers in connection with law suits, trials, hearings and other legal proceedings in which the County is involved; conducts condemnation, damage or other legal litigation involving the County in Superior, State and Federal courts. Performs a wide variety of legal research and prepares briefs. Prepares correspondence and reports. Interviews and examines witnesses in. Must have Active membership in the State Bar of California. Should have 2+ years of experience as an attorney in the practice of criminal law. Post bar experience in a civil or general practice law office may be substituted for the criminal experience on a two month for one month basis. FINAL FILING DATE: 12/17/18.

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EXAM #2308AT-1218-058 (O)

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