Deputy Alternate Public Defender II The candidate performs legal work of average difficulty in representing the defense in criminal cases 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 confer
Deputy Public Defender II The candidate performs legal work of average difficulty including handling complex misdemeanor cases and less complex felony cases assigned to the Office. May represent the defense of juvenile clients in adjudication hearings in juvenile court, which are not considered criminal and do not involve a jury. Represents defendants financially unable to retain counsel to assist in their defense in criminal matters, including the trial of felony cases of a
Deputy Public Defender I The candidate represents the defense of clients in all criminal cases or juvenile court matters assigned to the office. Represents indigent defendants at various stages of a criminal case (., arraignment, preliminary hearing, and other hearings, pre-trial motions, trial of a misdemeanor case) by writing legal motions (., pretrial, in limine, continuances, dismissals, bail review, new trials); arguing motions in court; engaging in negotiation di
Deputy Public Defender II The candidate performs legal work of average difficulty including handling complex misdemeanor cases and less complex felony cases assigned to the Office. Reports to higher-level attorney staff while maintaining greater independence than the trainee-level DPD I classification. Additionally, as a DPD II, may represent the defense of juvenile clients in adjudication hearings in juvenile court, which are not considered criminal and do not involve a jur
Deputy Public Defender III - Homeless Initiative The candidate will ensure that the defense of clients assigned to the Independent Defense Counsel Office is conducted in accordance with holistic standards, case appointment protocols, program policies and procedures, and best practices. Provide operational oversight of contract panel attorney services in each region, which includes ensuring regular attorney availability for case appointments. Review case assignments to ensure
Job Title ATTORNEY I, DEPUTY CITY Job Responsibilities - Perform a wide variety of duties involving infractions and misdemeanors, civil litigation, and general municipal practice. These duties may be specialized in certain areas of legal practice. - Marshal facts, conduct legal research, and analyze applicable legal issues. - Represent the City Attorney's office at departmental, interdepartmental, board, committee, commission, council, professional, and community meetings.
Job Title ATTORNEY, CITY (AT-WILL) Job Responsibilities The Attorney, City (At-Will) operates under the administrative direction of the City Council and is responsible for providing legal advice to the Council and City officers. Key responsibilities include: - Rendering verbal and written opinions on legal matters impacting municipal affairs. - Conducting legal research relevant to the preparation of legal opinions. - Drafting resolutions and ordinances. - Creating c
Job Title: Deputy City Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Deputy City Attorney will assist with the prosecution of misdemeanor cases in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Responsibilities include: - Reviewing reports from law enforcement agencies to determine whether to file misdemeanor charges. - Attending meetings and providing legal advice to law enforcement agencies. - Conducting misdemeanor trials. - Overseeing municipal code enforcement issues. - Assisting the City
Deputy Alternate Public Defender II The candidate performs legal work of average difficulty in representing the defense in criminal cases 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 confer
Deputy Public Defender II The candidate performs legal work of average difficulty including handling complex misdemeanor cases and less complex felony cases assigned to the Office. May represent the defense of juvenile clients in adjudication hearings in juvenile court, which are not considered criminal and do not involve a jury. Represents defendants financially unable to retain counsel to assist in their defense in criminal matters, including the trial of felony cases of a
Deputy Public Defender I The candidate represents the defense of clients in all criminal cases or juvenile court matters assigned to the office. Represents indigent defendants at various stages of a criminal case (., arraignment, preliminary hearing, and other hearings, pre-trial motions, trial of a misdemeanor case) by writing legal motions (., pretrial, in limine, continuances, dismissals, bail review, new trials); arguing motions in court; engaging in negotiation di
Deputy Public Defender II The candidate performs legal work of average difficulty including handling complex misdemeanor cases and less complex felony cases assigned to the Office. Reports to higher-level attorney staff while maintaining greater independence than the trainee-level DPD I classification. Additionally, as a DPD II, may represent the defense of juvenile clients in adjudication hearings in juvenile court, which are not considered criminal and do not involve a jur
Deputy Public Defender III - Homeless Initiative The candidate will ensure that the defense of clients assigned to the Independent Defense Counsel Office is conducted in accordance with holistic standards, case appointment protocols, program policies and procedures, and best practices. Provide operational oversight of contract panel attorney services in each region, which includes ensuring regular attorney availability for case appointments. Review case assignments to ensure
Deputy Alternate Public Defender II The candidate performs legal work of average difficulty in representing the defense in criminal cases 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 confer
Deputy Public Defender II The candidate performs legal work of average difficulty including handling complex misdemeanor cases and less complex felony cases assigned to the Office. May represent the defense of juvenile clients in adjudication hearings in juvenile court, which are not considered criminal and do not involve a jury. Represents defendants financially unable to retain counsel to assist in their defense in criminal matters, including the trial of felony cases of a
Deputy Public Defender I The candidate represents the defense of clients in all criminal cases or juvenile court matters assigned to the office. Represents indigent defendants at various stages of a criminal case (., arraignment, preliminary hearing, and other hearings, pre-trial motions, trial of a misdemeanor case) by writing legal motions (., pretrial, in limine, continuances, dismissals, bail review, new trials); arguing motions in court; engaging in negotiation di
Deputy Public Defender II The candidate performs legal work of average difficulty including handling complex misdemeanor cases and less complex felony cases assigned to the Office. Reports to higher-level attorney staff while maintaining greater independence than the trainee-level DPD I classification. Additionally, as a DPD II, may represent the defense of juvenile clients in adjudication hearings in juvenile court, which are not considered criminal and do not involve a jur
Deputy Public Defender III - Homeless Initiative The candidate will ensure that the defense of clients assigned to the Independent Defense Counsel Office is conducted in accordance with holistic standards, case appointment protocols, program policies and procedures, and best practices. Provide operational oversight of contract panel attorney services in each region, which includes ensuring regular attorney availability for case appointments. Review case assignments to ensure
Job Title: Attorney III Job Responsibilities: As an Attorney III with the organization, the primary responsibilities include handling complex and sensitive legal work related to workers' compensation cases. This involves representing the organization, its insured employers, and various State Agencies of California in workers' compensation-related issues. Key duties include: - Developing litigation strategies for complex workers' compensation cases with above-average difficu
Job Title: Attorney III Job Responsibilities: As an Attorney III at the organization, the incumbent will engage in a variety of legal tasks with a focus on workers' compensation law. Responsibilities include: - Drafting compelling pleadings, conducting discovery, and negotiating settlements. - Making confident court appearances, including trials. - Analyzing orthopedic and medical reports to build strong cases. - Developing litigation strategies to represent the organizatio
Job Title: Attorney III Job Responsibilities: - Draft compelling pleadings, conduct discovery, and negotiate settlements. - Skillfully negotiate and draft settlements. - Make confident court appearances, including trials. - Analyze orthopedic and medical reports to build strong cases. - Develop litigation strategy to represent the organization on workers’ compensation cases of average complexity filed against the organization or the interests of various state departments b...
Job Title: Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Handle and litigate workers’ compensation cases of average complexity on behalf of the organization and its insureds. - Represent the organization in serious and willful claims and Labor Code Section 132a cases before the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) and Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). - Develop litigation strategies, conduct legal research, analyze legal principles and precedents, and prepare legal doc...
Deputy Alternate Public Defender II The candidate performs legal work of average difficulty in representing the defense in criminal cases 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 confer
Deputy Public Defender II The candidate performs legal work of average difficulty including handling complex misdemeanor cases and less complex felony cases assigned to the Office. May represent the defense of juvenile clients in adjudication hearings in juvenile court, which are not considered criminal and do not involve a jury. Represents defendants financially unable to retain counsel to assist in their defense in criminal matters, including the trial of felony cases of a
Deputy Public Defender I The candidate represents the defense of clients in all criminal cases or juvenile court matters assigned to the office. Represents indigent defendants at various stages of a criminal case (., arraignment, preliminary hearing, and other hearings, pre-trial motions, trial of a misdemeanor case) by writing legal motions (., pretrial, in limine, continuances, dismissals, bail review, new trials); arguing motions in court; engaging in negotiation di
Deputy Public Defender II The candidate performs legal work of average difficulty including handling complex misdemeanor cases and less complex felony cases assigned to the Office. Reports to higher-level attorney staff while maintaining greater independence than the trainee-level DPD I classification. Additionally, as a DPD II, may represent the defense of juvenile clients in adjudication hearings in juvenile court, which are not considered criminal and do not involve a jur
Deputy Public Defender III - Homeless Initiative The candidate will ensure that the defense of clients assigned to the Independent Defense Counsel Office is conducted in accordance with holistic standards, case appointment protocols, program policies and procedures, and best practices. Provide operational oversight of contract panel attorney services in each region, which includes ensuring regular attorney availability for case appointments. Review case assignments to ensure
Job Title: Municipal Law Division Chief Job Responsibilities: - Serve as the primary legal advisor to the municipality, including elected officials, City Manager, administrative departments, and boards. - Ensure that all municipal actions are legally sound and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. - Represent the municipality in legal proceedings and manage legal affairs of the City. - Coordinate legal matters with Special Legal Counsel. - Lead and oversee all
Job Title: Immigration Judge Job Responsibilities: Immigration Judges are responsible for presiding over formal, quasi-judicial hearings within the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Office of the Chief Immigration Judge. Their duties include: - Conducting immigration court proceedings to adjudicate individual cases. - Presiding over removal and bond adjudications, addressing issues of removability, and evaluating applications for relief such as asylum, withhol
Job Title: City Attorney Job Responsibilities: The City Attorney serves as the chief legal officer and trusted advisor to the City Council of Santa Monica, California. This role requires navigating complex legal and political landscapes with fairness, foresight, and balance to strengthen organizational stability, foster trust, and ensure transparent, defensible decision-making. Key responsibilities include: - Providing clear, independent, and apolitical counsel to the City
Deputy Alternate Public Defender II The candidate performs legal work of average difficulty in representing the defense in criminal cases 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 confer
Deputy Public Defender II The candidate performs legal work of average difficulty including handling complex misdemeanor cases and less complex felony cases assigned to the Office. May represent the defense of juvenile clients in adjudication hearings in juvenile court, which are not considered criminal and do not involve a jury. Represents defendants financially unable to retain counsel to assist in their defense in criminal matters, including the trial of felony cases of a
Deputy Public Defender I The candidate represents the defense of clients in all criminal cases or juvenile court matters assigned to the office. Represents indigent defendants at various stages of a criminal case (., arraignment, preliminary hearing, and other hearings, pre-trial motions, trial of a misdemeanor case) by writing legal motions (., pretrial, in limine, continuances, dismissals, bail review, new trials); arguing motions in court; engaging in negotiation di
Deputy Public Defender II The candidate performs legal work of average difficulty including handling complex misdemeanor cases and less complex felony cases assigned to the Office. Reports to higher-level attorney staff while maintaining greater independence than the trainee-level DPD I classification. Additionally, as a DPD II, may represent the defense of juvenile clients in adjudication hearings in juvenile court, which are not considered criminal and do not involve a jur
Deputy Public Defender III - Homeless Initiative The candidate will ensure that the defense of clients assigned to the Independent Defense Counsel Office is conducted in accordance with holistic standards, case appointment protocols, program policies and procedures, and best practices. Provide operational oversight of contract panel attorney services in each region, which includes ensuring regular attorney availability for case appointments. Review case assignments to ensure
Job Title Deputy City Attorney I-II Job Responsibilities The Deputy City Attorney I-II position involves a range of responsibilities primarily focused on providing legal services within the Departmental Counsel division of the organization. The successful candidate will be expected to: - Provide legal research, advice, and draft a variety of municipal contracts, leases, permits, purchase and sale documents, and grant documents. - Offer legal advice and opinions to City de
Job Title: Deputy City Attorney I-II Job Responsibilities: - Provide legal research, advice, and draft a variety of municipal contracts, leases, permits, purchase and sale documents, and grant documents. - Offer legal advice and opinions to City departments regarding Local, State, and Federal law. - Provide legal analysis and advice concerning ethics and the Brown Act. - May support the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Marine. - Draft various municipal ordinances and res
Job Title: Deputy City Attorney I/II/III Job Responsibilities: The Deputy City Attorney assigned to the Criminal Branch is responsible for prosecuting misdemeanor criminal cases in Los Angeles. Key duties include: - Reviewing cases presented by various law enforcement agencies for filing determination. - Making filing decisions and initiating criminal complaints. - Assessing case value for possible charge reductions, pleas, and sentences. - Appearing in arraignment court and
Deputy Alternate Public Defender II The candidate performs legal work of average difficulty in representing the defense in criminal cases 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 confer
Deputy Alternate Public Defender II The candidate performs legal work of average difficulty in representing the defense in criminal cases 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 confer
Deputy Alternate Public Defender II The candidate performs legal work of average difficulty in representing the defense in criminal cases 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 confer
Deputy Alternate Public Defender II The candidate performs legal work of average difficulty in representing the defense in criminal cases 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 confer
Deputy Alternate Public Defender II The candidate performs legal work of average difficulty in representing the defense in criminal cases 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 confer
Job Title: Attorney I, Child Support Services Job Responsibilities: - Handle routine civil paternity and support litigation in the Superior Court. - Manage routine workers' compensation and unemployment insurance proceedings to assert liens or claims for recovering support debts. - Initiate and respond to motions, discovery requests, and other legal actions and proceedings regarding paternity and support. - Interpret and apply laws, court decisions, and local, state, and fed
Deputy Public Defender II The candidate performs legal work of average difficulty including handling complex misdemeanor cases and less complex felony cases assigned to the Office. May represent the defense of juvenile clients in adjudication hearings in juvenile court, which are not considered criminal and do not involve a jury. Represents defendants financially unable to retain counsel to assist in their defense in criminal matters, including the trial of felony cases of a
Deputy Public Defender II The candidate performs legal work of average difficulty including handling complex misdemeanor cases and less complex felony cases assigned to the Office. May represent the defense of juvenile clients in adjudication hearings in juvenile court, which are not considered criminal and do not involve a jury. Represents defendants financially unable to retain counsel to assist in their defense in criminal matters, including the trial of felony cases of a
Deputy Public Defender II The candidate performs legal work of average difficulty including handling complex misdemeanor cases and less complex felony cases assigned to the Office. May represent the defense of juvenile clients in adjudication hearings in juvenile court, which are not considered criminal and do not involve a jury. Represents defendants financially unable to retain counsel to assist in their defense in criminal matters, including the trial of felony cases of a
Deputy Public Defender II The candidate performs legal work of average difficulty including handling complex misdemeanor cases and less complex felony cases assigned to the Office. May represent the defense of juvenile clients in adjudication hearings in juvenile court, which are not considered criminal and do not involve a jury. Represents defendants financially unable to retain counsel to assist in their defense in criminal matters, including the trial of felony cases of a
Deputy Public Defender II The candidate performs legal work of average difficulty including handling complex misdemeanor cases and less complex felony cases assigned to the Office. May represent the defense of juvenile clients in adjudication hearings in juvenile court, which are not considered criminal and do not involve a jury. Represents defendants financially unable to retain counsel to assist in their defense in criminal matters, including the trial of felony cases of a
Deputy Public Defender II The candidate performs legal work of average difficulty including handling complex misdemeanor cases and less complex felony cases assigned to the Office. May represent the defense of juvenile clients in adjudication hearings in juvenile court, which are not considered criminal and do not involve a jury. Represents defendants financially unable to retain counsel to assist in their defense in criminal matters, including the trial of felony cases of a