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Criminal Law Attorney / Litigation - General/Commercial Attorney in West Covina, CA

County of Los Angeles Alternate Public Defender Jul 01,2019 Apr 03,2017 Location West Covina CA
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Government

Attorney

Criminal Law - Prosecution

Litigation - General (consumer)

$84,967-$124,214/year

Min 1 yrs required

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Deputy Public Defender II The candidate performs legal work of average difficulty in representing the defense in criminal case accepted by or assigned to the Alternate Public Defender. 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 in 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 hearing in the Juvenile Court. Prepares reports outlining the advisability of appealing cases. Should have admission to practice law in all courts in California. Must have 1 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 Public Defender I in the services of Los Angeles County.

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Exam Number: 7-9248-F

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