Attorney Deputy Chief Sr

Travis County•Austin, TX

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Serve as principal legal counsel to the County Attorney on civil matters, board counsel to the Travis County Commissioners Court, and directly oversees the civil division of the County Attorney’s Office which includes approximately 40 attorneys and 50 support staff. Directs the day-to-day operations of the divisions and functions within a comprehensive and complex legal office. Provides executive leadership, management and coordination. Plans and develops policies, procedures and programs. Oversees interdepartmental, intergovernmental and public/private coordination concerning operations and activities. Works closely with elected officials and policy-making bodies and provides management support, legal counsel and advice to department attorneys. Directs activities through subordinate division directors. This is second in a series of two attorney-related job classifications within the Senior Management/Middle Management job family. Reports directly to the Elected Official and functions as the second highest level of management within the department. Has broad scope of operational and staff responsibility and directs through subordinate division directors.

Requirements

J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school
Ten (10) years licensed attorney work experience in diverse civil/criminal matters
Five (5) years of mid- to senior level supervisory or management experience.
Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.

Nice To Haves

Ten (10) plus years of management experience.

Responsibilities

Directs daily operations of divisions and provides executive leadership, management and coordination.
Oversees management and staff, including hiring, performance evaluation, disciplinary actions and dismissals, and monitors consistency of activities with goals and objectives.
Seeks and creates opportunities for improved performance, learning and development of staff.
Identifies and addresses problems or conflicts.
Performs advanced legal work, including research, case preparation and Court appearances, as lead counsel on selected cases, including cases of particular difficulty or sensitivity.
Confers with legal and investigative staff and provides guidance and direction.
Resolves problem case negotiations.
Plans and develops policies, procedures and programs.
Supervises planning, development and preparation of annual budget.
Receives and reviews reports, monitors programs and interprets findings.
Evaluates current programs, procedures and practices on an on-going basis.
Keeps elected official informed on progress of significant cases, sensitive investigations and matters of note.
Meets with entities to establish procedures to facilitate coordination in continuing efforts to improve the criminal and civil justice system.
Serves as liaison with community and judiciary on law enforcement problems and functions as resource person for advice and assistance to prosecutors and law enforcement agencies.
Represents the department at community and business gatherings and makes presentations to groups and organizations.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.