Public Defender Psychiatric Social Worker I/II/III/IV – Fixed Term

Examples Of DutiesDuties may include but are not limited to the following: Psychiatric Social Worker I Performs assessments of Public Defender clients’ social and psychological needs, psycho-education case management for clients and their families in collaboration with members of the […]

Public Defender Trial Attorney I/II – Fixed Term position

Our office is currently recruiting for a Public Defender Trial Attorney I/II – Fixed Term position. The application window is open until Friday, April 24, 2026, at 5:00 pm. For more details, including qualifications and application instructions, please [click on […]

Racial Justice Act Specialist Attorney

*** YOU MUST APPLY DIRECTLY FROM THE CAL CAREERS WEBSITE, MUST TAKE THE EXAM, BE ON THE CERTIFICATION LIST, AND SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE. THE JOB BULLETIN IS JC-473950. *** The Indigent Defense Improvement Division (IDID) of the Office […]

Resource Attorney

Job Description and Duties The Indigent Defense Improvement Division (IDID) of the Office of the State Public Defender (OSPD) is seeking an experienced and driven attorney committed to improving indigent defense in California by supporting defenders litigating emerging areas of […]

Social Worker

The Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Central District of California is accepting applications for a full-time social worker position. The social worker will be stationed in the Santa Ana and Riverside branch offices, but travel across the district may […]

Social Worker

Social workers provide intensive clinical case management services and advocacy for clients at all stages of their criminal case.  Core job duties include preparing clinical needs assessments, mitigation materials and reports, biopsychosocial evaluations, and treatment and re-entry plans; providing client-centered […]

Social Worker

The Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Central District of California is accepting applications for a full-time social worker position.  The social worker will be stationed in Los Angeles, Riverside, or Santa Ana, but travel across the district may be […]

The Compelling Case for Full Time Public Defender Offices in Rural California w/Lael Kayfetz

After speaking with Chief Public Defenders from most of the major metropolitan areas in California, Hunter turns today’s episode to the smallest full time Public Defender Office in the state. Lael Kayfetz, Chief Public Defender in Siskiyou County California, joins […]

The Departmental Chief Information Officer II (DCIO II)

The Departmental Chief Information Officer II (DCIO II) is an unclassified (at will) position that reports directly to the Chief Deputy Public Defender. The DCIO II serves as the Chief Information Officer for the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office, […]

The Public Defender Policy Team Fighting Back Against San Francisco’s Pro-Policing Agenda w/Angela Chan

Today’s guest brings a decade plus of experience in criminal justice policy reform to the San Francisco Public Defender Office. Hunter spoke with Angela Chan, Chief of Confront and Advocate, the policy branch of the SF Public Defender Office. In […]

Training Attorney

Job Description and DutiesThe Indigent Defense Improvement Division (IDID) of the Office of the State Public Defender (OSPD) invites applications for a full-time attorney in our Training Unit. By legislative mandate, OSPD’s IDID provides training to county based indigent defense systems. […]

Trial Attorney

The Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Central District of California is accepting applications for full-time attorney positions in its trial unit, stationed in its office in downtown Los Angeles, California. The trial unit is committed to the pursuit of […]

Trial Attorney

The Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Central District of California is accepting applications for a full-time attorney position in its trial unit in Riverside, California. The Riverside Office represents individuals charged with federal crimes occurring in Riverside and San […]

Trial Attorney

The Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Central District of California is accepting applications for a full-time attorney position in its trial unit in Santa Ana, California. The Santa Ana Office represents individuals charged with federal crimes occurring in Orange […]

Trial Attorney

Position: Trial Attorney Location: Los Angeles, CA Deadline: April 4, 2025 The Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Central District of California is accepting applications for full-time attorney positions in its trial unit, stationed in its office in downtown Los […]

Trial Attorney

The Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Central District of California is accepting applications for full-time attorney positions in its trial unit, stationed in its office in downtown Los Angeles, California.  The trial unit is committed to the pursuit of […]