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Posted On Sep 08, 26
Full-time 2 views
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
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Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
criminal evidence Felony fingerprints Government Homicide Litigation Media Misdemeanor Practice of Law public defender second chair trials

Title: Attorney IV - Public Defender Job Responsibilities: The Attorney IV... in the Public Defender's office is tasked... with performing professional legal work under the direction of senior personnel. Key responsibilities include: - Providing legal counsel to clients involved in serious and complex...

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Posted On Sep 08, 26
Full-time 1 views
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
criminal evidence Felony fingerprints Government Homicide Litigation Media Misdemeanor Practice of Law public defender second chair trials
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
criminal evidence Felony fingerprints Government Homicide Litigation Media Misdemeanor Practice of Law public defender second chair trials

Title: Attorney IV - Public Defender Job Responsibilities: - Provides legal... counsel to clients in serious and complex criminal and civil matters, including homicides, in Superior or Juvenile Courts. - Conducts research and writes motions required for trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings. -...

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Posted On Sep 08, 26
Full-time 1 views Experience : 2-6 yrs required
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
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Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
criminal evidence Felony fingerprints Government Homicide Litigation Media Misdemeanor Practice of Law public defender second chair trials

Title: Attorney IV - Public Defender Job Responsibilities: - Provide legal... counsel to clients in serious and complex criminal and civil matters, including homicides, in Superior or Juvenile Courts. - Conduct research and write motions required for trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings. -...

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Posted On Sep 08, 26
Full-time 1 views Experience : Min 2 yrs required
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
criminal evidence Felony fingerprints Government Homicide Litigation Media Misdemeanor Practice of Law public defender second chair trials
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
criminal evidence Felony fingerprints Government Homicide Litigation Media Misdemeanor Practice of Law public defender second chair trials

Title Attorney IV - Public Defender Job Responsibilities - Provide... legal counsel to clients in serious and complex criminal and civil matters, such as homicides, in Superior or Juvenile Courts. - Conduct research and write motions required for trials, hearings, and other...

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Posted On Sep 08, 26
Full-time 1 views
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
criminal evidence Felony fingerprints Government Homicide Litigation Media Misdemeanor Practice of Law public defender second chair trials
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
criminal evidence Felony fingerprints Government Homicide Litigation Media Misdemeanor Practice of Law public defender second chair trials

Title: Attorney IV - Public Defender Job Responsibilities: - Provide legal... counsel to clients in serious and complex criminal and civil matters, including homicides, within Superior or Juvenile Courts. - Conduct research and draft motions necessary for trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings. -...

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Posted On Sep 02, 26
Full-time 3 views
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
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Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act criminal Criminal Law Death Penalty Domestic Violence Fair Employment and Housing Act family FEHA Felony Homicide Immigration Misdemeanor pleadings public defender sexual assault trials

DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE Defense Attorney I/II/III/IV JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The Defense Attorney positions are part of the organization, which is committed to providing legal representation to individuals who cannot afford counsel and are at risk of losing their liberty due to criminal accusations or other...

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Posted On Sep 02, 26
Full-time 2 views Experience : Min 5 yrs required
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
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Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
appeals Criminal Defense employee benefits evidence Insurance Litigation public defender Software trials

Title Paralegal - Trial Unit Job Responsibilities The trial paralegal provides comprehensive support to attorneys in various federal matters, including pre-indictment cases, trials, appeals, and habeas cases. Responsibilities include assisting attorneys in case preparation for trials, sentencing, and evidentiary hearings....

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Posted On Aug 27, 26
Full-time 1 views
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense Guardianship and Conservatorship
Job Tags:
Conservatorship Felony Misdemeanor public defender
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense Guardianship and Conservatorship
Job Tags:
Conservatorship Felony Misdemeanor public defender

Title Deputy Attorney Job Responsibilities As a Deputy Attorney in the organization, you will be entrusted with the responsibility of defending clients involved in various legal matters. These include misdemeanor, felony, juvenile, and conservatorship cases. The role offers the opportunity to...

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Posted On Aug 27, 26
Full-time 2 views
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense Guardianship and Conservatorship
Job Tags:
Conservatorship Misdemeanor public defender
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense Guardianship and Conservatorship
Job Tags:
Conservatorship Misdemeanor public defender

conservatorship cases within the public defense system. - Gain hands-on... courtroom experience by taking on real responsibility in various cases. - Work collaboratively with a dedicated team to fight for fairness in the justice system. - Engage in a supportive environment where team...

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Posted On Aug 27, 26
Full-time 2 views
Practice Area:
Government / Public Law Administrative Law Government and Government Relations Government - General
Job Tags:
Americans with Disabilities Act appeals child civil litigation Common Law contracts criminal Deferred Compensation Employee Health Ethics evidence family Family Law finance Government guardian health benefits Insurance ordinances pension Practice of Law public defender Water
Practice Area:
Government / Public Law Administrative Law Government and Government Relations Government - General
Job Tags:
Americans with Disabilities Act appeals child civil litigation Common Law contracts criminal Deferred Compensation Employee Health Ethics evidence family Family Law finance Government guardian health benefits Insurance ordinances pension Practice of Law public defender Water

Title Deputy County Counsel Job Responsibilities Under the direction of the County Counsel and Assistant County Counsel, the Deputy County Counsel serves as a legal adviser to the County and its officers, agencies, commissions, and districts in civil law matters. The incumbent is...

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Posted On Aug 31, 26
Full-time 1 views Experience : 7-15 yrs required
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense Immigration - General
Job Tags:
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Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense Immigration - General
Job Tags:
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intersection of criminal and immigration law, known as crim/imm. The primary responsibilities include: - Guiding the organization's crim/imm team and serving as an internal and external expert on crim/imm. - Providing technical support to public defenders and immigration advocates... on crim/imm matters...

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Posted On Aug 26, 26
Full-time Experience : Max 3 yrs required
Practice Area:
Government - General
Job Tags:
Case Law children family medical providers title
Practice Area:
Government - General
Job Tags:
Case Law children family medical providers title

Description POSITION TITLE: ATTORNEY Reports to: Supervising Attorney Salary: $88,510-$118,946 /annually (based on experience and qualifications) Job Snapshot The attorney at the reputed firm will demonstrate a strong commitment to providing legal representation for clients involved in dependency proceedings, both in and out of court....

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Posted On Aug 19, 26
Full-time 1 views Experience : Min 1 yrs required
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
Affirmative Action contracts crime criminal Criminal Law directors Insurance partnerships public defender Restitution Transportation
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
Affirmative Action contracts crime criminal Criminal Law directors Insurance partnerships public defender Restitution Transportation

company’s clients' crime and public safety issues. This role... involves managing clients' criminal investigations and cases within the state. The attorney is expected to independently exercise well-developed legal skills and knowledge under the general oversight of the Operations Manager, Operations...

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Posted On Aug 19, 26
Full-time 1 views Experience : Min 1 yrs required
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
Affirmative Action contracts crime criminal Criminal Law directors Insurance partnerships public defender Restitution Transportation
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
Affirmative Action contracts crime criminal Criminal Law directors Insurance partnerships public defender Restitution Transportation

address clients’ crime and public safety issues. The role... involves managing clients’ criminal investigations and cases within the state. Key responsibilities include: - Attending criminal court hearings both virtually and in-person, providing case updates to leadership, customers, and victims. -...

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Posted On Aug 19, 26
Full-time 2 views Experience : Min 1 yrs required
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
Affirmative Action contracts crime criminal Criminal Law directors Insurance partnerships public defender Restitution Transportation
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
Affirmative Action contracts crime criminal Criminal Law directors Insurance partnerships public defender Restitution Transportation

for clients' crime and public safety issues. This role... involves managing clients' criminal investigations and cases within the state. Key responsibilities include: - Attending criminal court hearings, both virtually and in-person, and providing case updates to company leadership, customers, and...

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Posted On Aug 19, 26
Full-time 1 views Experience : Min 1 yrs required
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
Affirmative Action contracts crime criminal Criminal Law directors Insurance partnerships public defender Restitution Transportation
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
Affirmative Action contracts crime criminal Criminal Law directors Insurance partnerships public defender Restitution Transportation

company's clients' crime and public safety issues. The role... involves managing clients’ criminal investigations and cases within the state. Key responsibilities include: - Attending criminal court hearings both virtually and in-person, and providing case updates to the company leadership, customers, and...

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Posted On Aug 16, 26
Full-time 1 views Experience : Min 2 yrs required
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
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Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
criminal Criminal Defense DUI public defender stage trials

Title: Criminal Defense Associate Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Provide exceptional criminal defense representation to clients. - Meet with clients to analyze case details and develop strategic legal plans. - Collaborate with investigators, experts, and treatment providers to support case strategies. - Conduct thorough legal research,...

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Posted On Sep 02, 26
Full-time 70 views Experience : Min 2 yrs required
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
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Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
appeals Bankruptcy Child Support Child Support Enforcement children Conservatorship contracts crime criminal Criminal Law Deferred Compensation depositions employee benefits evidence Felony Government legislative law Litigation Misdemeanor ordinances pleadings public defender Social Services Transportation trials

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...

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Posted On Aug 17, 26
Full-time Experience : Min 10 yrs required
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
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Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
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Job Title: Federal Public Defender Job Responsibilities: The Federal Public... Defender for the Central... District of California is responsible for providing criminal defense services to individuals unable to afford counsel, as mandated by 18 . § 3006A(g)(2)(A) and the Criminal Justice Act...

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Posted On Sep 09, 26
Full-time 1 views Experience : 24-20 yrs required
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
Constitutional Law crime criminal Criminal Defense Criminal Law Ethics evidence Felony general litigation Litigation public defender
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
Constitutional Law crime criminal Criminal Defense Criminal Law Ethics evidence Felony general litigation Litigation public defender

Job Title: Deputy Public Defender Job Responsibilities: The Deputy Public... Defender is tasked with... performing all relevant legal and related activities in the defense of individuals accused of crimes. This role involves general litigation and differs from higher-level positions, which may include...

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