King County, WA · 1 week ago
Managing Attorney Preparation Program (MAPP), NDD
Seattle, WA
Contract
Onsite
Senior LevelKing County Department of Public Defense (DPD) is seeking applicants for the Managing Attorney Preparation Program (MAPP) in the Northwest Defenders Division. This program aims to develop current staff for senior leadership roles while strengthening their leadership skills and experiences.
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Responsibilities
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 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 Northwest Defenders Division of the Department of Public Defense
Member of the Washington State Bar Association in good standing
Benefits
Pension plan
Holidays
Transit pass
Training and education opportunities
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
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
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