Orange County Alternate Defender
3.7
Glassdoor Rating
50+
Total Staff
30+
Attorneys
12,000+
Annual Caseload
0
Open Positions
About
Handles conflict cases when the OC Public Defender has a conflict of interest.
Strategic Career Intelligence
Specializations
Career Pathways
Experience Value
Handles complex conflict cases from OC's large PD office. Smaller team means more individual responsibility on serious cases and direct mentorship from experienced attorneys.
Specialty Courts
Holistic Defense Services
Open Positions
No open positions at this time. Check back soon.
Salary Ranges
| Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $90,000-$108,000 |
| Mid-Career | $115,000-$142,000 |
| Senior | $148,000-$180,000 |
| Leadership | $188,000-$252,000 |
Budget & Funding Intelligence
Total Budget
$15M
Sources are being compiled. This assessment is based on publicly available county budget documents.
Budget Trend
= StableQuick Info
- County
- Orange
- Region
- Los Angeles
- Case Management
- Legal Server
- Caseload/Attorney
- ~400
- Phone
- (714) 834-6020
- Website
- Visit
Union Representation
OCEA
Unionized workplace
Benefits
- CalPERS Retirement
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- PSLF-Eligible
- Paid CLE
- Generous PTO
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