Title: Senior Law Clerk, Spring Job Responsibilities: The Senior Law Clerk (SLC) position within the Public Defender's Office is a 16-week internship program that provides participants with the opportunity to advance into permanent employment as a Deputy Public Defender (DPD) I. The...
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...
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...
Title: Law Clerk 3L Cohort 2026 (3L Applicants Only) Job Responsibilities: - Conduct legal research on civil, criminal, family law, and probate matters, including reviewing case files and drafting legal memoranda. - Summarize, evaluate, and recommend rulings on pre-trial civil motions by researching...
Title: Law Clerk 3L Cohort 2026 (3L Applicants Only) Job Responsibilities: Law Clerks in the organization are tasked with conducting comprehensive legal research and analysis on various motions and matters to aid in expediting court calendars. They are required to prepare written...
Title Legal Secretary Job Responsibilities The position of Legal Secretary involves a wide array of challenging and intricate legal secretarial duties performed under general supervision. This role is characterized by the necessity of a specialized understanding of legal subject matter and a high...
Title Administrative Secretary/Legal Job Responsibilities - Acts as office manager and supervises the secretarial support staff within the department. - Performs a wide variety of non-routine legal secretarial duties while acting as a confidential secretary to the department management. - Supervises...
Secretary Job Title Legal Secretary Job Responsibilities - Perform a wide variety of difficult and complex legal secretarial duties under general supervision. - Type various correspondence and legal documents from drafts, rough notes, verbal instructions, shorthand notes, or taped dictation. - Compare dictated legal references with...
Title Paralegal Job Responsibilities Under general supervision, the Paralegal assists attorneys in pretrial and trial preparation. This includes preparing exhibits and witnesses for trial and the Hearing Board, analyzing existing information regarding the case at hand, and researching pertinent case law. The Paralegal...
Title Deputy District Counsel II Job Responsibilities - Represent the organization before the Hearing Board, or other commissions or special boards, to ensure the organization's case receives an appropriate and accurate pleading. - Advise and counsel appropriate organization staff on...
Title Deputy District Counsel I Job Responsibilities - Represent the organization in administrative and court proceedings, ensuring that legal interests are effectively advocated in various legal forums. - Review and prepare rules, legal documents, and formal opinions to support the organization's...
Title: Senior Deputy District Counsel Job Responsibilities: - Represent the organization in complex administrative proceedings, both quasi-judicial and quasi-legislative, which includes conducting background investigations and interviewing witnesses. - Advocate for the organization before the Superior Court, and State and federal agencies. - Supervise Deputy...
Title: Paralegal Job Responsibilities: - Assist attorneys in pretrial and trial preparation, including preparing exhibits and witnesses for trial and the Hearing Board. - Analyze existing information regarding cases and research pertinent case law. - Research and develop content for legal documents. - Review, research,...
Title: Senior Paralegal Job Responsibilities: - Coordinate, review, and prioritize the work of paralegals, law clerks, and student interns assisting attorneys in pretrial and trial preparation. Ensure their work adheres to court rules and attorney instructions, providing technical assistance as needed. - Undertake...
Title Administrative Secretary/Legal Job Responsibilities - Acts as office manager and supervises the secretarial support staff. - Functions as a confidential secretary to Legal Department management. - Performs a wide variety of non-routine legal secretarial duties. - Supervises the assignment of clerical workload to...
Title Deputy District Counsel I Job Responsibilities - Represent the organization in administrative and court proceedings. - Review and prepare rules, legal documents, and formal opinions. - Advise division directors and other staff on questions regarding the powers, functions, jurisdiction,...
Title Senior Deputy District Counsel Job Responsibilities - Represent the organization in complex administrative proceedings, including quasi-judicial and quasi-legislative matters, such as background investigations and witness interviews. - Advocate for the organization in Superior Court, as well as before state...
Clerks must successfully complete a thorough background investigation including a criminal history check prior to appointment. The Court reserves the right to modify the selection process at any time. Law Clerk (Non-Bar, Pre-Graduation) Desirable Qualifications:...
may not engage in private law practice during their employment by the Court as a Law Clerk. Incumbents may not provide legal advice to any person or entity except as required by their duties with the Court. Other...
preparation of cases, opinions, pleadings, and briefs. - Organize extensive... legal discovery, reports, documents, and potential case exhibits. - Conduct pretrial reviews of case files for witness subpoenas and other evidence gathered for trials. - Conduct preliminary interviews of potential complainants in criminal...
Title: Senior Law Clerk, Spring** **Job Responsibilities:** The Senior Law Clerk (SLC) position in the Public Defender's Office of the organization offers a 16-week internship program aimed at transitioning into permanent employment as a Deputy Public Defender (DPD) I. Key responsibilities include: -...
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...
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...
proceedings. Research and analyze factual information and law sources such as statutes, court decisions, criminal pleadings, police reports, legal documents,... and articles for use in preparing legal documents such as briefs, motions, etc. Research, document, and analyze social and crimi...
petitions, and motions. - Prepare pleadings, memoranda, and other legal... documents. - Maintain and organize case and legal reference files. - Litigate motions in the Superior Court under supervision. Education and Experience Information: - Must have completed the first year of study at an ABA...
petitions, and motions - Prepare pleadings, memoranda, and other legal... documents - Maintain and organize case and legal reference files - Litigate motions in the Superior Court Education and Experience Information: - Must have completed the first year of study at an ABA or State...
petitions, and motions. - Prepare pleadings, memoranda, and other legal... documents. - Maintain and organize case and legal reference files. - Litigate motions in the Superior Court. Education and Experience Information: - Must be a student who has completed the first year of study at...
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,...
Title: Senior Law Clerk, Fall Job Responsibilities: The Senior Law Clerk (SLC) position in the Public Defender's Office is a 16-week internship program that provides an opportunity to advance into permanent employment as a Deputy Public Defender (DPD) I. The SLC position...
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...
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...
proceedings. Research and analyze factual information and law sources such as statutes, court decisions, criminal pleadings, police reports, legal documents,... and articles for use in preparing legal documents such as briefs, motions, etc. Research, document, and analyze social and crimi...
Title: Law Clerk 3L Cohort 2026 (3L Applicants Only) Job Responsibilities: Law Clerks are tasked with conducting legal research and analyzing motions and other matters on the court's calendar to help expedite proceedings. They are responsible for preparing written recommendations and performing...
Title: Deputy Public Defender Attorney III Job Responsibilities: The Deputy Public Defender Attorney III position involves varied professional legal work, primarily focusing on the representation of clients in criminal, mental health, and dependency cases in the courts of Orange County. The responsibilities...
Title: Deputy Public Defender Attorney I Job Responsibilities: As a Deputy Public Defender Attorney I, the primary responsibility is to enforce and protect the constitutional rights, privileges, and freedoms of individuals by providing the highest quality legal advocacy for clients in the...
Title: Deputy Public Defender Attorney II** **Job Responsibilities:** The primary role of a Deputy Public Defender Attorney II is to enforce and protect the constitutional rights, privileges, and freedoms of individuals by providing high-quality legal advocacy. This involves representing clients in criminal,...
Title: Senior Law Clerk, Fall Job Responsibilities: The Senior Law Clerk (SLC) position at the Public Defender's Office is a 16-week internship program, offering a pathway to permanent employment as a Deputy Public Defender (DPD) I. The role involves participating in various...
Title** Senior Law Clerk, Spring **Job Responsibilities** The Senior Law Clerk (SLC) position is a 16-week internship program within the Public Defender's Office, designed to provide participants with practical legal experience and the opportunity to advance into a permanent role...
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...
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...
proceedings. Research and analyze factual information and law sources such as statutes, court decisions, criminal pleadings, police reports, legal documents,... and articles for use in preparing legal documents such as briefs, motions, etc. Research, document, and analyze social and crimi...
Title: Law Clerk 3L Cohort 2026 (3L Applicants Only) Job Responsibilities: Law Clerks at the organization are responsible for conducting legal research, analyzing motions, and other matters on the court calendar to expedite court proceedings. They prepare written recommendations and perform related...
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,...
Title: Senior Law Clerk, Fall Job Responsibilities: The Senior Law Clerk (SLC) position within the Public Defender's Office is designed as a 16-week internship program, offering a pathway to permanent employment as a Deputy Public Defender (DPD) I. The program is conducted...