0000003409.ATTORNEY VII(LEGAL DIVISION DIRECTOR).DISTRICT ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE
About The Position
Directs and coordinates the operations of a major division of the District Attorney's Office. Oversees and directs all operations through managerial personnel. Work involves litigation and legal research; drafting legal documents; and interpreting laws, rules and regulations. Prosecutes or litigates the most complex and serious or highly visible cases. Acts as lead prosecutor in capital murder cases where the state is seeking the death penalty. Performs case evaluation, preparation and management; represents the state/client in pre-trial and evidentiary hearings and jury/court trials; and ensures effective communication with defense attorneys, court personnel, victims and family members, witnesses, the general public, the media and other interested parties. Work is performed independently with general direction and guidance from the First Assistant or District Attorney. Management Scope: Trains and directs management, exempt and non-exempt staff.
Responsibilities
- Directs and coordinates operations of a major division
- Oversees and directs all operations through managerial personnel
- Litigation and legal research
- Drafting legal documents
- Interpreting laws, rules and regulations
- Prosecutes or litigates the most complex and serious or highly visible cases
- Acts as lead prosecutor in capital murder cases where the state is seeking the death penalty
- Performs case evaluation, preparation and management
- Represents the state/client in pre-trial and evidentiary hearings and jury/court trials
- Ensures effective communication with defense attorneys, court personnel, victims and family members, witnesses, the general public, the media and other interested parties
- Trains and directs management, exempt and non-exempt staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
