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State of Ohio · 7 hours ago

Trial Services Deputy Director - County Indigent Defense System

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$137K/yr - $145K/yr

1+ years exp

The State of Ohio is seeking a passionate and organized leader to join its executive leadership team as a Trial Services Deputy Director responsible for supporting effective indigent defense delivery systems. The role involves negotiating contracts, supervising trial attorneys, and advising on policies and procedures to improve client service and reduce inequities.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Manage negotiations for indigent defense systems serving Adams, Athens, Brown, Fayette, Jackson, Pickaway, Pike, Ross, and Washington counties

Negotiate contract provisions with county officials and private attorneys

Work with external members of the justice system (e.g., judges and prosecutors), contract attorneys, and county commissioners

Recruit and place contract attorneys and monitor their compliance with all applicable ethical, professional, and legal obligations

Establish and sustain beneficial business relationships

Collaborate with agency training staff to formally assess and manage the professional development needs of contract counsel

Work with internal teams in Fiscal and Office Services and Legal Counsel in the review of agency personal service contracts for legal compliance and accepted contract principles

Assist with the assessment of current indigent defense systems: for example, review public defender offices and court-appointed counsel for legal compliance pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 120.04(B)(3) through conducting site visits; analyzing caseload and budget data; answering questions regarding Ohio Administrative Code; and recommending changes to agency standards and guidelines

Assist in the formulation of policies, procedures, and administrative rules; assist with formulating, implementing, and evaluating the agency budget; assist with the evaluation of proposed and recently enacted legislation affecting agency operations

Directly supervise attorneys: approve work schedules; respond to questions and concerns and resolve problems; disseminate and interpret policies and procedures and best practices; provide coaching and training, and complete timely performance reviews; succession planning and position reviews

Oversee budgets and financial resources in support of the division/agency strategic initiatives and mission (e.g., approve requests for training, travel, projects, and equipment)

Collaborate with leadership teams across the division and Columbus Office to develop onboarding and professional development programs for trial-level attorneys

Render legal advice to county public defenders and members of the private bar on all matters of criminal law and the provision of representation to indigent criminal defendants

Serve as an attorney-at-law to represent indigent criminal defendants in the courts across the state. May directly handle a reduced caseload; apply a high level of technical and legal skills to formulate innovative legal strategy that effectively and successfully represents indigent criminal defendants

Qualification

Public Defense ExperienceExecutive LeadershipNegotiationSupervisory PrinciplesStrategic ThinkingBuilding TrustCoachingInnovationDecision Making

Required

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01

18 months exp. as licensed attorney practicing criminal law

6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg in supervisory principles & techniques

Preferred

Executive Leadership

Attorney/Legal

Strategic Thinking

Building Trust

Decision Making

Innovation

Negotiation

Coaching

Company

State of Ohio

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Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state.

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Columbus, Ohio, USA

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