What are the responsibilities and job description for the DEPUTY ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDER II position at Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources?
EXAM NUMBER 7-9255-A
REPOSTING INFORMATION:
This announcement is being reposted to update the Selection Requirements, removing the within 7-year experience requirement. Persons who have already applied need not to reapply.
DEFINITION:
Performs legal work of average difficulty in representing the defense in criminal cases accepted by or assigned to the Alternate Public Defender.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class are characterized by the performance of legal tasks involved in representing the defense in a variety of misdemeanor cases or the less difficult felony cases accepted by or assigned to the Alternate Public Defender. Assignments at this level differ from Deputy Alternate Public Defender I in that attorneys in this class function more independently, but continue to receive supervision from higher level attorney personnel in the performance of their duties.
Essential Job Functions
Requirements
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
One year of full-time experience in the practice of criminal law representing either adults, and/or juveniles in delinquency proceedings, at the level of a Deputy Alternate Public Defender I or Deputy Public Defender I.
LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:
Admission to practice law in all courts in California. 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.
All applicants must be admitted to the California State Bar Association to practice law in the State of California. To be considered, you must submit proof of meeting the California State Bar requirements. Types of acceptable documents include:
- A copy of your current/valid California 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 AND that you have satisfied All of 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).
PHYSICAL CLASS II - 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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
- Deputy Alternate Public Defender I or Deputy Public Defender I performs beginning level legal work required in representing the defense in criminal cases accepted by or assigned to the Alternate Public Defender or the Public Defender in the services of Los Angeles County.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an interview weighted 100%. The interview will cover training, experience, adaptability, and the general ability to perform the duties of the position.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of the Alternate Public Defender. Appointees for this position must be able and willing to work in any area of Los Angeles County and may be subject to transfer at any time.
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 6 months following the date of promulgation.
RETAKE PERIOD:
No person may compete for this examination more than once every six (6) months.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be filed online only. Applications or resumes submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted.
INSTRUCTION FOR FILING ONLINE:
Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and 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.
Attachment: If you are unable to attach required documents with online applications, you must email them to mcordero@apd.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of online filing. Please include the exam number and the exam title in the subject line.
All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER :
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed person have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT 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 applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
Department Contac Name : Maria Cordero
Department Contact Phone: (213) 974-8244
Department Contact Email: mcordero@apd.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 974-8244
Teletype Phone: (213) 974-0911
California Relay Services Phone: (800)735-2922
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
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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: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing 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: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair 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 http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Revised January 2025
