Managing Attorney Preparation Program (Special Duty Assignment)

SummaryThis recruitment is open to current career service Public Defense Attorney – Supervisors in the Associated Counsel for the Accused Division of the Department of Public Defense.King County Department of Public Defense (DPD) is seeking interested applicants for one (1) Special Duty Assignment as Managing Attorney Preparation Program (MAPP). This assignment is anticipated to last for up to six (6) months but has the ability to be extended or end early based on business needs.About the PositionDPD is committed to the development and career progression of our dedicated Supervising Attorney staff. In partnership with Teamsters Local 117, DPD has initiated a project entitled the MAPP, which aims to develop current staff for senior leadership roles, while helping DPD to deepen its bench of qualified and competent senior leaders.DPD provides high quality legal representation to indigent clients in felonies, misdemeanors, juvenile defense, family defense (dependency cases), involuntary commitment (mental illness), sex offender commitment, and inquests.As an organization we work with the community:To dismantle the systems that oppress our clients.To make the traditional systems that remain as restorative as possible.To advocate for pathways that will allow our clients to succeed.We also advocate to reduce the harm and reach of the criminal legal system and civil legal systems that restrict our clients’ liberties and to address systemic racism. We strive to create a flexible workplace culture that is inclusive, respectful, and supportive, premised on a shared anti-oppression framework.Job DutiesESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES include but are not limited to the following:MAPP participants are expected to fulfill all associated standard supervisor duties, in addition, as a part of the program participants will be asked to actively participate in and complete learning and development assignments and various on-the-job training tasks, including but not limited to:Be the incumbent back-up to fill in for temporary vacancies as Managing Attorney.Assist the managing attorney with tasks such as:Verifying that all staff are evaluated on an annual basis.Drafting and disseminating division communications.Consulting on policy and personnel matters.Supporting the Managing Attorney with planning and implementing employee engagement strategies.Serve as mentor to supervisors.Perform other duties as assigned.Standard supervisor duties include:Supervise attorneys, professional, legal and support staff.Develop, evaluate, train, mentor, and coach subordinate employees. Ensure work conforms with prevailing professional standards and applicable statutes and county policies.In consultation and coordination with Managing Attorney and Human Resource staff, conduct disciplinary investigations and impose discipline when appropriate.Provide mentorship to attorneys and others within the unit.Assign and balance workload among attorneys within 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.Conduct performance evaluations of unit employees, implement, and monitor corrective compliance and career development action plans and provide support to enable employees to make positive changes.Act as a catalyst for problem-solving and conflict resolution within the unit.Possibly carry a partial caseload, requiring excellent legal representation and trial skills, excellent rapport with clients, strong legal research, strong negotiation skills and all the other skills that go with being a caseload-carrying attorney.Maintain and update, as needed, a computerized case-management system to track caseloads and individual assignments.Identify cases that present an ethical conflict of interest for the Division.Work with Director's office to ensure unit employees have the training and resources they need to do their jobs well.Actively support and promote DPD's mission and all policies and practices, including internal and external activities that strengthen public defense in King County.Be the backup for on-call attorneys.Other duties as assigned.*Detailed specifics of job duties are assigned by case type and division.*Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, SkillsThe following competencies will be evaluated as a part of this selection process:Self-DevelopmentValuing DifferencesCollaborationManagerial CourageDriving EngagementInstilling TrustDriving ResultsLicensing, Certification and Other Requirements:Member of the Washington State Bar Association in good standing.ARE YOU READY TO APPLY?This recruitment is internal only and open to current career service Public Defense Attorney – Supervisors in the Associated Counsel for the Accused (ACA) Division of DPD.Please apply at www.kingcounty.gov/careers.This assignment is anticipated to last for up to six (6) months but has the ability to be extended or end early based on business needs.To be considered for this role submit the following items:Completed King County application.A letter of interest detailing the following items below:How this program supports your career goals.What you've done to prepare for leadership roles to date.Why you are interested in the role of Managing Attorney.Note:

Special Duty opportunities are only open to current King County career service employees that have completed their initial probation. Special Duty applicants must have approval from their current supervisor to accept an assignment.Pay Upon Special Duty PlacementCurrent employees selected for special duty will be compensated based upon the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement or Coalition Labor Agreement for their base assignment.Work Location and ScheduleThis position will be located at various ACA Division offices in Seattle and Kent. The positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and not overtime eligible. The workweek is normally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.Rotations of work location and practice area and/or workflow are an essential function and can occur based on business need.DPD PoliciesDPD Ethical Walls Policies and Procedures will apply to applicants, such that if you work or have worked for one of DPD's divisions, you may be ineligible to work in another division.Outside Work Policy for Attorneys will apply to applicants, such that you must receive approval from your supervisor and Managing Attorney before being permitted to engage in outside employment for compensation or volunteer.Union MembershipPositions in this classification are recognized by Teamsters Local 117.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) EmployerNo person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

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