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A Government Entity Is Seeking an Experienced Attorney (6+ Years) to Serve as The Supervisor for The Employment Unit. Candidates Must Have Significant Employment Law Experience, as Well as Supervisory Experience. the Ideal Candidate Is Self-Motivated, Detail-Orientated, and Challenge-Ready!This Classification Is Appointed, Unclassified, and Exempt from 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:
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.
