Supv. Attorney Advisor (Deputy Attorney General - Public Safety Division)

Washington D.C.•Washington, DC

66d•Onsite

About The Position

Located in the nation's capital, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is the chief legal office of the District of Columbia. OAG enforces the laws of the District, defends and provides legal advice to the District's government agencies and protects the interests of the District's residents. This position is located in the Public Safety Division. The Public Safety Division is comprised of more than 120 attorneys and professional staff. The division includes six sections: The Criminal Section prosecutes certain types of adult misdemeanor offenses. The Juvenile Section prosecutes delinquency offenses committed by youth under the age of 18. The Fraud and Public Corruption Section prosecutes criminal offenses involving financial fraud and offenses committed by public officials that undermine the public trust. The Domestic Violence and Special Victims Section prosecutes violations of civil protection orders (CPOs); represents petitioners in obtaining CPOs and extreme risk protection orders that remove guns from dangerous persons; prosecutes sexual offenses, dating violence, and offenses against vulnerable victims when committed by youth under the age of 18; and pursues protective proceedings for vulnerable adults being abused, neglected or exploited. The Mental Health Section represents the Department of Behavioral Health in civil commitment proceedings where mental health consumers suffer from mental illness and are a danger to self or others. The Restorative Justice Section supports survivors of crime through the prosecution process and facilitates restorative conferences between offenders and survivors of crime where the offenders seek to take accountability for their actions and survivors wish to have a facilitated conversation with those who have caused them harm. The Section also makes social services referrals, provides support during court proceedings, conducts field visits to meet clients in their communities, and delivers trainings on restorative justice practices and crime victim resources. The Deputy Attorney General for the Public Safety Division, who reports to the First Deputy Attorney General, is responsible for the management and oversight of all division operations. There are two Assistant Deputies in the Public Safety Division to support the work of the Deputy. Each of the Division's six sections is managed by a Chief. Each Chief reports to the Deputy. The Deputy is responsible for effectively managing the work of all Public Safety Division attorneys and staff. The Deputy's core duties include developing and implementing a strategic plan for the Public Safety Division consistent with the Attorney General's vision; evaluating the performance of Public Safety Division attorneys and staff; managing the Public Safety Division's budget; overseeing all Public Safety Division litigation; providing thought leadership to the Attorney General in connection with public education, community engagement and communications concerning public safety issues in the District; and working with other division Deputies on matters that cross divisions. In carrying out these duties, the Deputy advises and works closely with the Attorney General and the First Deputy Attorney General, keeping the Immediate Office informed and updated routinely on matters of importance.

Requirements

The successful candidate for this position must possess a Juris Doctor
be a member of the District of Columbia bar or have the ability to waive in and be admitted within 360 days of appointment
have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a practicing attorney.

Nice To Haves

strong managerial, organizational and interpersonal skills, together with significant experience in organizational management
significant experience supervising legal work, including the work of both attorneys and non-attorney legal professionals
significant experience in criminal law and public safety, ideally involving one or more of the following areas: juvenile justice, adult criminal prosecution or defense, civil commitment, and domestic violence
effective oral and written communication skills
the ability to manage a high volume workload in a fast-paced environment
an aptitude for innovatively using the law to vindicate the rights and interests of the District and its residents

Responsibilities

Directly supervising and assessing the performance of the Public Safety Division Assistant Deputies, Section Chiefs, and other direct reports
Indirectly supervising and assessing the performance of Public Safety Division attorneys, paralegals, and support staff
Advising the Attorney General and the First Deputy Attorney General on issues confronting the Public Safety Division
Establishing a strategic plan for the Public Safety Division
Maintaining and bolstering the morale of Public Safety Division staff with effective management practices that prioritize high performance, job satisfaction, professional growth, team-building, and camaraderie
Providing and facilitating guidance, mentoring, training and other necessary support for the Public Safety Division Assistant Deputies, Section Chiefs, attorneys, and professional staff
Supervising all Public Safety Division work, including all litigation and all advice provided to OAG and other District agencies, in coordination with the Assistant Deputies and Section Chiefs
Overseeing the administration of the Public Safety Division, including establishing and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, generating monthly case reports and other evaluative tools for the Attorney General and First Deputy Attorney General, and preparing annual budget requests, monitoring spending against approved budgets, and continuously assessing the Public Safety Division's budgetary needs
Assisting with the preparation for OAG's annual Council oversight and budget hearings
Monitoring significant changes in laws and regulations applicable to the Public Safety Division's work
Communicating and working with District officials from other District agencies, the Council, and the federal government on issues pertaining to the Public Safety Division's work, including representing the agency on various committee
Engaging in public speaking about the Public Safety Division's work, including with the press and the Council and through community engagement activities
Assisting, as part of OAG's senior management team, with agency-wide initiatives, including agency committees
Coordinating with other OAG Division Deputies on cross-Divisional work.