Deputy Alternate Public Defender I
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- LAW OFFICES OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDEREXAM NUMBER7-9254A-RREPOSTING INFORMATIONTHIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOSTING TO REOPEN THE FILING PERIODAPPLICATION FILING:Monday June 2 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) through Wednesday June 4 2025 BEFORE5:00 p.m. (PT). Applications received after 5:00 p.m. (PT) will not be accepted.TYPE OF RECRUITMENTOpen Competitive Job Opportunity
With more than 10 million residents Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California over 112000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement property assessment public health protection water conservation cultural activities and many more.
Who we are
The Los Angeles County Office of the Alternate Public Defender is a premiere indigent criminal defense firm of approximately 300 attorneys and staff in over 20 officesthroughout the county. Today the Alternate Public Defenders Office is the second-largest public defenders office in the state. We provide the highest quality legal defense for the most vulnerable members of our society and specialize in trying the most serious cases including the death penalty and homicide cases. We pride ourselves in providing an environment that values teamwork a sense of family and diversity.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking highly motivated individuals who share our passion for fighting against injustice and defending the accused. As such you must be self-motivated outgoing passionate and maintain the highest ethical standards. Essential Job Functions
- Interviews persons seeking legal counsel in criminal matters determining eligibility accepting cases and preparing necessary legal documents and rejecting cases outside the jurisdiction of the Alternate Public Defender.
- Represents the defense in preliminary hearings interviewing clients and possible defense witnesses advising clients of the appropriate course of action to be taken in their defense cross-examining prosecution witnesses and entering motions for dismissal and bail.
- Represents the defense in the trial of misdemeanor cases.
- Confers with law enforcement and investigation personnel deputy district attorneys prosecution witnesses and other interested parties regarding cases.
- Prepares legal documents such as briefs complaints and pleadings.
- Prepares and tries the less difficult misdemeanor criminal cases.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Admission to practice law in all courts in California.- You must submit proof of meeting the California State Bar requirements:
- A copy of your current/valid California State Bar Card -OR-
- A copy of a letter from the California State Bar that specifically states you have achieved a passing score on the California State Bar Examination ANDthat you have satisfied ALLof the requirements for admission to practice law at the time of filing. All correspondence must be on the California State Bar letterhead. We will not accept any other form/letter of result notification (e.g. printout from the internet).
LAW GRADUATES WITH PROVISIONAL LICENSES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THIS EXAMINATION.
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching them to your application or sending them to the exam analyst.WITHHOLD INFORMATION:No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Required education must be fully met and indicated on the application by the last day of filing.LICENSE:A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
2 - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending stooping or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.Additional Information
OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS:
This exam will consist of a structured interview weighted at100% measuring:- Professional/Technical Knowledge (General Criminal Case & Statutory Law and Constitutional Principles of California Rules of Professional Conduct as they pertain to Criminal Defense)
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making Skills
- Client Focus
- Influencing
- Negotiation Skills
- Oral Communication Skills
- Listening Skills
- Fact Finding
- Relationship Building Skills
- Ethics & Integrity and
- Cultural & Individual Sensitivity.
NOTE:All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application.Please add the below email addresses to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
If you choose to unsubscribe to electronic notices you may access yourprofile for a copy of sent electronic notices for this exam.
Transfer of test components- Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination.
- This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your applicationBEFORE 5:00 p.m. PT on the last day of filing.Applications submitted by U.S. mail fax or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the Apply green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline. You may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address and if you already have a job seeker account on you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirement as listed on this job bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held give the name and address of your employer your job title beginning and ending dates number of hours worked per week and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete it will be rejected.
IMPORTANT:Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from the Class Specification and Minimum requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified.
TEST PREPARATION:
Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you prepare for the test we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.- An interactive Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at Please click on Find A Job and then Job Search Toolkit. Test preparation information is located under the Employment Test Assistance section.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible register will be used to fill vacancies with the Law Offices of the Alternate Public Defender.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:Any
ANTI-RACISM DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism Diversity and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality diversity and inclusion in recruitment selection and employment practices.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online using their OWNuser ID and password. Using a family members or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record. Access library locationshere.TESTING ACCOMMODATION:If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note that you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.
Testing Accommodations Coordinator:
Alternate Teletype Phone:
California Relay Services Phone:
Department Contact Name: Elia Cervantes
Department Contact Phone:
Department Contact Email:ecervantes@
Exam Number:7-9254A-R
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information please visit: Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit: Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at .Revised January 2025
Employment Type
Full-Time
