Attorney Supervisor (Criminal Division - Convic...

Description:

A Government Entity Is Seeking an Experienced Attorney (6+ Years) to Serve as The Supervisor for The Conviction and Sentencing Integrity Unit (csiu). Candidates Should Have Significant Litigation Experience, as Well as Supervisory Experience. the Ideal Candidate Is Self-Motivated, Detail-Orientated, and Challenge-Ready!
Csiu's Mission Is to Review Legitimate Claims of Innocence by People Who Have Been Convicted by Pcao And/or Believe They Have Received Excessively Harsh Sentences. the Csiu Supervisor Organizes the Work of The Csiu Committee and Leads All Re-Investigations of Cases that Present a Credible Claim of Innocence or Excessive Sentencing.
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:
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.

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