Public Defense Attorney Supervisor

4 days ago

Seattle, Washington, United States King County Full time
Job Summary

This recruitment is INTERNAL ONLY and open to current career service King County, Department of Public Defense employees. The Department of Public Defense (DPD) is seeking a highly qualified and experienced attorney to fill the position of Special Duty Public Defense Attorney – Supervisor in our Society of Counsel Representing Accused Persons Division (SCRAPD).

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise attorneys and ensure work conforms with prevailing professional standards, applicable statutes, rules, and DPD and county policies.
  • Develop, evaluate, train, mentor, and coach unit employees and interns.
  • Implement and monitor corrective and career development action plans and provide support to enable employees to make positive changes.
  • Conduct performance evaluations of unit employees, at least annually, and as required for probationary periods, TLTs, and interns.
  • Assign and balance workload among attorneys within the unit.
  • Ensure unit employees are up to date on DPD policies and developments, relevant legislative proposals or enactments and administrative and case law changes that bear on the practice area.
  • Act as a catalyst for problem-solving and conflict resolution within the unit and the Division.
  • Carry a partial caseload, requiring excellent legal representation and trial skills, excellent rapport with clients, strong legal research, strong negotiation skills and all necessary skills required of a caseload-carrying attorney.
Requirements
  • Juris Doctor degree from accredited law school.
  • Member of the Washington State Bar Association in good standing and have been a lawyer for at least three years.
  • Washington State Driver's License or ability to travel to required destinations.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of computer applications, particularly as related to the performance of legal research and case management.
  • Ability to learn and apply Human Resources, DPD, and County procedures and policies.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, communicate clearly, professionally, and with empathy.
About King County

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards.

We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

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