King County, WA · 1 week ago
Managing Attorney Preparation Program (MAPP), TDA
Seattle, WA
Contract
Onsite
Senior LevelKing County Department of Public Defense (DPD) is seeking interested applicants for the Managing Attorney Preparation Program (MAPP) in The Defender Association Division. This program aims to develop current supervisors for senior leadership roles while providing high-quality legal representation to indigent clients in various legal matters.
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Responsibilities
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
Supervise attorneys, professional, legal and support staff
Develop, evaluate, train, mentor, and coach subordinate employees. Ensure work conforms with prevailing professional standards and applicable statues 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
Qualification
Required
Current career service Public Defense Attorney – Supervisors in The Defender Association Division of the Department of Public Defense
Member of the Washington State Bar Association in good standing
Ability to supervise attorneys, professional, legal and support staff
Experience in developing, evaluating, training, mentoring, and coaching subordinate employees
Experience in conducting disciplinary investigations and imposing discipline when appropriate
Ability to provide mentorship to attorneys and others within the unit
Experience in assigning and balancing workload among attorneys within unit
Knowledge of DPD policies and developments, relevant legislative proposals or enactments and administrative and case law changes that bear on the practice area
Demonstrated competencies in Self-Development, Valuing Differences, Collaboration, Managerial Courage, Driving Engagement, Instilling Trust, and Driving Results
Benefits
Pension plan
Holidays
Transit pass
Training and education opportunities to promote growth and development
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options
Life and disability insurance
Retirement
Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
Generous vacation and paid sick leave
Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness programs
Onsite activity centers
Employee Giving Program
Employee assistance programs
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
Training and career development programs
Company
King County, WA
King County is one of the best places to work in Washington and one of the state's largest employers with 14,000 dedicated employees.
Founded in 1852
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Laura Federighi
Chief Financial Officer
Dan Bernard
Communities of Opportunity (COO) Employment Manager
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