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 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/III Job Responsibilities Attorneys in the Criminal Branch of the organization are tasked with prosecuting misdemeanor criminal cases across various court offices in Los Angeles. Their essential duties include: - Reviewing cases from various law enforcement agencies to determine filing decisions - Initiating criminal complaints - Assessing case value for potential charge reductions, pleas, and sentences - Appearing in arraignment cou
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/III Job Responsibilities: Attorneys in the Criminal Branch of the organization are responsible for prosecuting misdemeanor criminal cases in Los Angeles. Their essential duties include: - Reviewing case submissions from various law enforcement agencies to determine filing decisions. - Initiating criminal complaints and evaluating cases for potential charge reductions, pleas, and sentences. - Appearing in arraignment court and negotiating
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