| JOB TITLE | DEPUTY PUBLIC DEFENDER II
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| EXAM NUMBER | 79248B
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| FILING DATES | October 17, 1994 until needs are met |
| SALARY | $6,290.64
- $9,195.55
MONTHLY
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POSITION
INFORMATION | Performs legal work of average difficulty in representing the defense in civil or criminal cases accepted by or assigned to the Public Defender.
Positions allocable to this class are characterized by the performance of legal tasks involved in representing the defense in a wide variety of misdemeanor cases or the less difficult felony cases accepted by or assigned to the Public Defender. Assignments at this level differ from Deputy 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.
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ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS | 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 confers with law enforcement officers, experts, deputy district attorneys, and other interested parties to determine the course of action that should be taken in behalf of their clients.
Advises clients as to their rights and the actions they should take in court, including the relative merits of trial by judge or jury and the advisability of negotiated pleas.
Prepares briefs, pleadings and other documents and makes motions for continuances, dismissals, reduction of bail and new trials.
Represents the defense in arraignment, pleading, and probation and sentencing proceedings in felony and misdemeanor cases.
Represents juvenile clients in hearing in the Juvenile Court.
Prepares reports outlining the advisability of appealing cases.
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| MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS |
One year of experience in the practice of criminal law at the level of a Deputy Public Defender I*.
Physical Class: 2 - Light:
Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. Licenses: 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.
Special Requirement Information: U.S. citizenship is required for appointment to this position.
*Deputy Public Defender I performs beginning level legal work required in representing the defense in civil or criminal cases accepted by or assigned to the Alternate Public Defender.
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SPECIAL
INFORMATION |
Shift: Any Shift
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VACANCY
INFORMATION |
The resulting eligible register will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Alternate Public Defender only. Candidates will remain on the eligible register for a period of six (6) months from the date of eligibility. |
EXAMINATION
CONTENT |
This examination will consist of qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based upon application information - AND - an interview weighted 100%. Only the most highly qualified candidates, as determined by the evaluation of training and experience, will be invited to the interview. The interview will cover training, experience, personal fitness and the general ability to perform the duties of the position.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted part of the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. |
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 six (6) months following the date of promulgation.
No person may compete for this examination more than once every six (6) months. |
| * * * * IMPORTANT INFORMATION * * * * |
| APPLICATION INFORMATION |
All applicants are required to submit a Standard Los Angeles County Employment Application. You have the option of filing your Standard Los Angeles County Employment Application either online (via electronic submission) - OR - via hard copy submission. PLEASE SELECT ONLY ONE METHOD TO FILE YOUR APPLICATION. Instructions for Filing Online: The standard Los Angeles County Employment Application for this examination can be completed online and submitted electronically beginning Tuesday, February 26, 2008. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST on the last day of filing will not be accepted. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice. TO APPLY ONLINE: click on the link below.
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/asp/tg/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=25082&siteid=5041&areq=117br
Applicants who apply Online, just either upload required documents as attachments during application submission or fax a photocopy of the required documents to (213) 626-4249 within five (5) business days of filing Online. Please include your Name, the Exam Number and the Exam Title on faxed documents.
Instructions for Hard Copy Submission: Standard Los Angeles County Employment Applications are available at the filing location below. To download a standard Los Angeles County Employment Application, please visit: http://easier.co.la.ca.us/JobsInfo/empapp.pdf. (Use this only if you are not filing online). Applications will be accepted on business days only between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., PST, beginning Tuesday, February 26, 2008. Applications must be received, either in person or through mail, by 5:00 p.m., on the last day of filing, at the location listed below.
Whether you file by using a hard copy application or via the online method, the acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. Fill out the application completely and correctly to receive full credit for any related education and job experience you include. A): In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, titles of courses completed, dates completed, and number of credits and/or certificates earned. In order to receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as an Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate degree, or for completion of a certificate program, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which show the area of specialization or official certificates with your application. B): For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, and salary earned. All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification. Resumes may be attached; however, they will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Submit completed application and any required supplemental (if any) in person or by U.S. Mail to the following address:
Alternate Public Defender
Personnel Office
320 West Temple Street, Room G-35
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 974-6626
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| DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS |
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: All positions are open to qualified men and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the ADA coordinator at (213) 974-8244.
Contact the Coordinator of Personnel Services for Disabled Persons by calling (213) 974-8244.
Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling (213) 974-0911
. The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible.
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| AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER |
Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability.
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| CHILD SUPPORT COMPLIANCE |
Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program: In an effort to improve compliance with court-ordered child, family and spousal support obligations, certain employment and identification information (i.e., name, address, Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly reported to the State Directory of New Hires which may assist in locating persons who owe these obligations. Family Code Section 17512 permits under certain circumstances for additional employment and identifying information to be requested. Applicants will not be disqualified from employment based on this information.
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VETERAN'S
CREDIT |
VETERANS' PREFERENCE CREDIT of 10 points will be added to the final passing grade in any open competitive examination if you are an honorably discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States:- During a declared war; or
- During the period April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; or
- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976; or
- In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary medal has been authorized and awarded.
This also applies to the spouse of such person who, while engaged in such service was wounded, disabled or crippled and thereby permanently prevented from engaging in any remunerative occupation, and also to the widow or widower of any such person who died or was killed while in such service. A DD214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, or other official documents issued by the branch of service are required as verification of eligibility for Veterans' preference. If you are unable to provide any documentation at the time of filing, the 10 points will be withheld until such time as it is provided.
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| EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION |
Employment Eligibility Information: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Immigration law provides that all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present original documents to the County, within three (3) business days of hiring, which show satisfactory proof of: 1) identity and 2) U.S. employment eligibility.
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| RECORD OF CONVICTIONS |
A full disclosure of all convictions is required. Failure to disclose convictions will result in disqualification. Not all convictions constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as your age at the time of the offense(s), and the recency of offense(s) will be taken into account, as well as the relationship between the offense(s) and the job(s) for which you apply. However, any applicant for County employment who has been convicted of workers' compensation fraud is automatically barred from employment with the County of Los Angeles (County Code Section 5.12.110). ANY CONVICTIONS OR COURT RECORDS WHICH ARE EXEMPTED BY A VALID COURT ORDER DO NOT HAVE TO BE INCLUDED.
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| SOCIAL SECURITY ACT OF 2004 |
Section 419 (c) of Public Law 108-203, the Social Security Protection Act of 2004, requires State and local government employers to disclose the effect of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision to employees hired on or after January 1, 2005, in jobs not covered by Social Security. The County of Los Angeles does not participate in the Social Security System. All newly hired County of Los Angeles employees must sign a statement (Form SSA-1945) prior to the start of employment indicating that they are aware of a possible reduction in their future Social Security benefit entitlement. For more information on Social Security and about each provision, you may visit the website www.socialsecurity.gov, or call toll free 1-800-772-1213. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the TTY number 1-800-325-0778 or contact a local Social Security office.
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