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Orange County Alternate Defender

Santa Ana, Orange County · Los Angeles
Alternative DefenderLimited OpeningsOCEAModerate Risk

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

Felony DefenseMisdemeanor DefenseJuvenile DefenseComplex Conflict Cases

Career Pathways

Public Defender TrackConflict PanelPrivate Practice

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

Drug Court

Holistic Defense Services

Investigators

Open Positions

No open positions at this time. Check back soon.

Salary Ranges

LevelSalary 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

Moderate Risk

Sources are being compiled. This assessment is based on publicly available county budget documents.

Budget Trend

= Stable

Quick Info

County
Orange
Region
Los Angeles
Case Management
Legal Server
Caseload/Attorney
~400
Website
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Union Representation

OCEA

Unionized workplace

Benefits

  • CalPERS Retirement
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • PSLF-Eligible
  • Paid CLE
  • Generous PTO

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