Supervising Attorney - Misdemeanor (80371)

Objectives Summary

Our department offers flexible work opportunities, including teleworking (a.k.a. working from home) and work schedules outside the typical 8 am to 5 pm schedule. Applicants selected for a position are encouraged to discuss these options with the hiring manager early in the hiring process to ensure the specifics of any terms and conditions of an approved flexible work arrangement are clearly understood.

To direct and supervise a misdemeanor or juvenile unit or an office of the Law Offices of the Public Defender in providing professional level services representing clients.

Essential Functions

(Supervising Attorney Misdemeanor)- PD4

Directly supervises attorneys in a juvenile or misdemeanor unit to include: training, performance evaluations, identifying and resolving employee, and workplace difficulties.
Oversees workflow and work assignments.
Maintain adequate staffing levels by closely reviewing all requests for leave.
Provides guidance and mentoring to lower-levels attorneys and Law Clerks.
Provide corrective action and or directives when necessary to include but not limited to progressive disciplinary action.
Provide reports and updates to management.
Assist in hiring new employees for the division or unit.
Provide input to the performance review and development of attorneys at lower-levels.
Incumbents in position at this level are recognized as an expert in one or more areas of criminal law.
Positions at this level handle felony cases such as burglaries, drug crimes, property crimes and probation violations with limited supervision.
May handle more complex level felonies with some guidance/direction from a higher-level attorney/Managing Attorney.
Has acquired sufficient knowledge and/or experience to handle an appellate caseload.
Has knowledge and experience to prepare appellate briefs and argue cases before the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court with some direction from higher-level attorneys.
Works independently and is able to recognize and resolve complex issues related to the caseload.
Will attend seminars, training classes and review current professional literature to maintain and develop professional skills and knowledge.
Drafts/reviews, proposes and prepares reports and legal documents.
Performs related and other duties as assigned.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Note: An employee with this classification may be required to perform at a PD4 level or duties of a lower classification without additional compensation. Employee will be required to show competence in all levels PD2 through PD4.