Description:
A Government Entity is seeking an experienced attorney (6+ years) to serve as the supervisor for the Domestic Violence Unit. Candidates should have significant litigation experience, as well as supervisory experience. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-orientated, and challenge-ready!The Domestic Violence Unit handles felonies and misdemeanors concerning family violence. The attorneys, professional staff, and victim advocates who work in the Domestic Violence Unit focus on early intervention for those defendants willing to engage fully in counseling programs to prevent future violence but are also specially trained to address the unique concerns of victims of domestic violence and recognize those situations most likely to result in tragic or even fatal outcomes.
This classification is appointed, unclassified, and exempt from the A Government Entity Merit System Rules.
Duties/Responsibilities:
(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)
- Supervises and leads personnel of a respective unit within the department and provides training, mentoring, and guidance to subordinate staff;
- Supervises staff attorney activities involved in the prosecution or defense of a variety of criminal and or civil cases in Justice Court, Juvenile Court, Superior Court, Federal Court,
- Appellate Courts, and those who represent County Departments, Commissions, and Councils;
- Assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of subordinate attorneys and provides recommendations to management on hiring and disciplinary action;
- Reviews legal documents, motions, pleadings and briefs, and investigative reports, and verifies facts;
- Provides oversight and guidance in preparing litigation, deposing witnesses, witness notification, and conducting bench and jury trials;
- Provides oversight of staff attorney caseloads and resolutions, including pre-trial, trial, post-trial, and appellate practice;
- Oversees negotiations for compromise and settlement of cases, in line with the Department's policies;
- Oversees preparation of ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and leases for consideration by County officials;
- Researches legal questions;
- Prepares legal opinions and advises County officials on a variety of legal matters;
- Carries a reduced caseload in the prosecution or defense of a variety of criminal, civil, and/or administrative matters;
- Comply with all rules regulating professional responsibility and monitor/report staff attorney for compliance;
- Acts as a role model and maintains the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the assigned Department and County;
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge & Skills:
Knowledge of:
- civil, criminal, constitutional, or administrative law;
- laws, court decisions, rules of civil and criminal evidence and procedure;
- presenting and arguing cases in court and ability to handle unanticipated problems;
- legal research;
- legal and professional ethics.
Skill in:
- applying legal knowledge and training;
- planning, assigning, training, and supervising the work of others;
- analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents to ascertain the determining aspects of cases and presenting material in a clear and logical form;
- developing, refining, and presenting legal strategies, reviewing legal documents, extracting relevant information, evaluating legal issues and legal system variables and negotiating agreements;
- directing legal strategies and tactics;
- using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines; effectively preparing, presenting, and conducting cases which may include those of extreme complexity;
- developing and maintaining professional relationships with victims, witnesses, law enforcement agencies, and members of the community;
- developing and maintaining effective working relationships with others; communicating effectively, orally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate. Six (6) years of relevant prosecution, defense, or civil experience. Must pass a thorough background investigation.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.