**Job 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, mental health, and dependency cases within the courts of Orange County. The responsibilities include: - Preparing and processing misdemeanor and felony cases thro
Job 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 include: - Providing high-quality legal advocacy to enforce and protect the constitutional rights, privileges, and freedoms of individuals. - Preparing and conductin
Job 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 Courts of Orange County. The position involves handling criminal, mental health, and dependency cases and requires in-person attendance at various locations or units. Key responsibiliti
United States Deputy City Attorney III or IV-Litigation Salary: See Position Description Organization: **Members Only**, CA Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 2024-00303 Department: City Attorney Opening Date: 11/08/2024 Annual Salary Range: Deputy City Attorney III: $148, - $223, Deputy City Attorney IV: $156, - $234, *5% increase on June 20, 2025 The **Members Only** is currently seeking an experienced litigation attorney to fill the position o
Job 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 legal questions regarding the organization's authority, jurisdiction, functions, and operational procedures. - Prepare assigned legal documents, opinions, briefs, and air quality rules
Job 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 operations and legal compliance. - Provide legal advice to division directors and other staff on matters concerning the organization's powers, functions, jurisdiction, and o
Job Title Principal Deputy District Counsel Job Responsibilities - Assist South Coast AQMD Counsel or South Coast AQMD Prosecutor in handling sensitive, controversial, or complex legal matters related to providing legal counsel to South Coast AQMD. - Represent South Coast AQMD in civil, criminal, and administrative cases concerning the enforcement of air quality regulations and rules. - Act as a legal advisor to South Coast AQMD's Board, Executive Officer, and staff on
Job 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 District Counsels and support staff, directing investigative personnel in the preparation of civil and criminal ca
Attorney - Legal Services Candidate will perform a variety of functions in the department’s Office of Legal Affairs, including processing Public Records Act requests, legal research and writing, advising on labor and employment law matters, the attorney is expected to maintain regular and reliable attendance, work independently with little supervision, and exercise a high degree of sound judgment and discretion. Perform legal research and provide oral and written advice to...
Job Title: Deputy Public Defender Attorney III Job Responsibilities: The Deputy Public Defender Attorney III is responsible for enforcing and protecting the constitutional rights, privileges, and freedoms of individuals by providing high-quality legal advocacy in the Courts of Orange County. The role involves handling a variety of cases, including criminal, mental health, and dependency cases. Key responsibilities include: - Preparing and processing misdemeanor and felony c
Job Title: Deputy Public Defender Attorney II Job Responsibilities: As a Deputy Public Defender, the primary responsibility is to enforce and protect the constitutional rights, privileges, and freedoms of individuals by providing high-quality legal advocacy in the Courts of Orange County. The role includes representing clients in criminal, mental health, and dependency cases. Responsibilities include: - Receiving complaints, evaluating evidence, and determining the nature of
Job Title: Deputy Public Defender Attorney I Job Responsibilities: The primary role of the Deputy Public Defender Attorney I is to enforce and protect the constitutional rights, privileges, and freedoms of individuals by providing high-quality legal advocacy for clients in the courts of Orange County. This includes representing clients in criminal, mental health, and dependency cases. The attorney will be responsible for preparing pleadings and other legal documents, conduct
Job Title: Attorney III Job Responsibilities: The Attorney III position involves independently managing a subrogation caseload and representing the organization before various legal forums such as the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB), California Civil Courts, Federal Courts, and Administrative Agencies. Key responsibilities include: - Managing an average caseload of 30-50 subrogation matters. - Conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, preparing briefs, and...
Job Title: Elder Abuse Attorney (Civil Litigation) Job Responsibilities: The Elder Abuse Attorney, classified as Deputy Attorney General IV, is responsible for leading civil investigations and enforcement actions against nursing home chains and related entities to ensure compliance with state and federal laws regarding staffing and quality of care. The role involves representing the People of the State of California in civil litigation from investigation through trial and ap
Job Title Elder Abuse Attorney (Civil Litigation) Job Responsibilities The Elder Abuse Attorney, classified as Deputy Attorney General IV, is responsible for a variety of legal tasks aimed at protecting California’s elder and vulnerable adult population from abuse and neglect. This position is part of the Facilities Enforcement Team (FET) within the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA). Key responsibilities include: - Representing the People of the State o...
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 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: Elder Abuse Attorney (Civil Litigation) Job Responsibilities: The Elder Abuse Attorney (Civil Litigation), classified as Deputy Attorney General IV, is responsible for protecting California’s elder and vulnerable adult population from abuse and neglect. The role is part of the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA) within the Facilities Enforcement Team (FET). Key responsibilities include: - Representing the People of the State of California through...
Job Title: Deputy Public Defender Attorney I Job Responsibilities: - Enforce and protect Constitutional rights, privileges, and freedoms of individuals by providing high-quality legal advocacy in the Courts of Orange County. - Provide representation in criminal, mental health, and dependency cases at various locations or units. - Prepare pleadings and other legal documents in connection with lawsuits, trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings. - Conduct or assist in cond
**Job Title** Deputy Public Defender Attorney II **Job Responsibilities** The Deputy Public Defender Attorney II is tasked with enforcing and protecting constitutional rights, privileges, and freedoms of individuals by providing high-quality legal advocacy in the courts of Orange County. This includes handling criminal, mental health, and dependency cases. Responsibilities include: - Receiving complaints, evaluating evidence, and determining the nature of the crime and j
Job Title: Deputy Public Defender Attorney III Job Responsibilities: The Deputy Public Defender Attorney III is responsible for enforcing and protecting the constitutional rights, privileges, and freedoms of individuals by providing high-quality legal advocacy for all clients in the courts. This role involves handling criminal, mental health, and dependency cases, and requires in-person work rather than remote or virtual assignments. Key duties include: - Preparing and cond
Job Title: Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Represent the organization in handling and litigating workers' compensation cases and assignments of average complexity. - Handle Serious and Willful (S&W) claims and Labor Code Section 132a cases before the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC)/Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). - Collaborate with internal and external clients to draft pleadings, correspondence, and communications. - Conduct thorough discovery, nego...
Job Title: Deputy District Attorney IV Job Responsibilities: - Prepare and litigate complex and serious cases, primarily felonies, before the Superior and Appellate Courts. - Assignments may occur in Felony units throughout the office or various locations/units based on department needs. - Conduct thorough legal research and effectively present and argue the prosecution's position both orally and in writing. - Analyze, organize, file, evaluate, and try complex and serious ca
Job Title: Attorney IV Job Responsibilities: The Attorney IV position at the organization involves handling and litigating complex workers' compensation cases, including those involving Serious and Willful (S&W) misconduct claims. The attorney will represent the organization in cases filed against it or on behalf of various state departments before the Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) and the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). Key responsibilities include: -
Job Title: Attorney III Job Responsibilities: The Attorney III position at the organization involves a broad range of responsibilities primarily focused on handling complex workers' compensation cases. Key responsibilities include: - Developing litigation strategies for complex workers' compensation cases, including those involving serious and willful misconduct. - Conducting legal research and analyzing applicable legal principles and precedents. - Preparing litigation mate
Job Title: Attorney III Job Responsibilities: The Attorney III position at the organization involves handling, defending, litigating, and resolving complex workers’ compensation cases. The attorney will be responsible for representing insured employers and various state agencies in workers’ compensation matters. This role requires the attorney to manage a litigation caseload independently, conduct thorough discovery, draft legal documents, negotiate settlements, and make...
Appellate Immigration Judge Duties: The candidate will report to a Deputy Chief Appellate Immigration Judge. Apply immigration laws impartially, humanely, and equitably and ensure that all parties are treated with respect and dignity. Resolve cases expeditiously, in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, and consistent with the Department's priorities and policies. Serve in formal, quasi-judicial proceedings to review the determinations of immigration judges in
Job Title: Attorney III Job Responsibilities: - Represent State Fund in handling and litigating workers' compensation cases and assignments of average complexity to defend the State Fund and its insureds. - Handle Serious and Willful ("S&W") claims and Labor Code Section 132a cases before the Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC)/Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). - Advise State Fund's Program Managers or Programs on a variety of workers' compensation-related issu
Job Title: Attorney III Job Responsibilities: - Represent the State Fund in handling/litigating workers’ compensation cases and assignments of above average complexity to defend the State Fund and its insureds. - Handle Serious and Willful (“S&W”) claims and Labor Code Section 132a cases before the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC)/Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). - Advise State Fund’s Program Managers or Programs on a variety of workers’ compe...
Assistant Director for Policy Duties: The candidate will establish and direct the activities of the Communications and Legislative Affairs Division, Legal Education and Research Services Division, and the Immigration Law Division. Provide executive leadership, direction, and operational support in accomplishing EOIR's strategic goals and mission. Serve as the primary policy advisor to the Director and Deputy Director of EOIR in the following areas: the review and coordinatio
Job Title: Attorney III Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate closely with internal and external clients. - Draft compelling pleadings, correspondence, and communications. - Conduct thorough discovery processes. - Skillfully negotiate and draft settlements. - Make confident court appearances, including trials. - Develop litigation strategy to represent the organization on workers’ compensation cases of average complexity. - Handle Serious and Willful (“S&W”) claims and L...
Job Title: Attorney III Job Responsibilities: - Represent the organization in handling and litigating workers' compensation cases and assignments of above-average complexity to defend the organization and its insureds. - Handle Serious and Willful (S&W) claims and Labor Code Section 132a cases before the Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC)/Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). - Advise the organization's Program Managers or Programs on a broad variety of workers' c
Job Title: Research Attorney - Criminal Job Responsibilities: Research Attorneys at the organization work under the guidance of Judges and the General Counsel. Their primary responsibilities include: - Conducting detailed reviews of writs, pleadings, petitions, and motion papers. - Performing thorough legal research and analysis. - Preparing organized and concise memoranda with recommendations for the Court. - Providing legal opinions to Court Operations and responding to r
Job Title: Deputy Public Defender Attorney III Job Responsibilities: As a Deputy Public Defender Attorney III, the responsibilities encompass a broad range of legal tasks focused on defending individuals and protecting their Constitutional rights within the courts of Orange County. The principal duties include: - Enforcing and protecting Constitutional rights, privileges, and freedoms of clients by providing high-quality legal advocacy. - Representing clients in criminal, m
Job Title: Deputy Public Defender Attorney II Job Responsibilities: As a Deputy Public Defender Attorney II, 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 Courts of Orange County. This role involves handling a variety of cases, including criminal, mental health, and dependency cases. The attorney will be required to prepare and conduct
Job Title: Deputy Public Defender Attorney I Job Responsibilities: - Enforce and protect the constitutional rights, privileges, and freedoms of individuals by providing high-quality legal advocacy. - Represent clients in criminal, mental health, and dependency cases within the Courts of Orange County. - Prepare pleadings and other legal documents related to lawsuits, trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings. - Conduct and assist with routine litigation, including misdem
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 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 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