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MF Assistant Division Chief

Indianapolis & Marion County

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6 days ago

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Salary
$131k+/yr
Location
IN 46203, IN, IN
Seniority
C-Level
Experience
6+ years
Closing date
Today
Source
GovernmentJobs

Description

This position is for the Assistant Division Chief of the Major Felony Division. It is responsible for supervising and training attorneys and providing indirect supervision and training for support staff in the Major Felony Division and providing effective representation of counsel to indigent clients in the Major Felony Division. Independent judgment is regularly utilized when there are no available policies and procedures. Independent actions and judgment are exercised in making decisions that are complex in nature and have considerable impact on Public Defender Agency policy. Decisions and actions may be controlled by state and federal laws. The actions and decision-making process allow for considerable latitude in making informed judgments, quick decisions, or decisions without benefit of consultation. The incumbent is expected to exercise initiative, creativity, and independent problem-solving skills. Position reports to Division Chief.

Agency Summary 
The Marion County Public Defender Agency provides legal representation for Marion County citizens who cannot afford to hire their own lawyer in matters involving liberty interests, including criminal cases. Our services are provided as a public service. We work with the felony, misdemeanor, Title IV D, civil commitment, and juvenile courts. We also work on cases related to termination of parental rights as well as appeals. Our agency also offers education, services, and programs focused on different ways to serve jail sentences. The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County. 

Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

  • Supervises the attorneys and support staff as it relates to representation of indigent clients and personnel issues concerning employee performance in the agency
  • Compiles and reports on the division’s commission standards, performance reviews, relevant reporting requirements, training, hiring and discipline of the division’s attorneys and support staff 
  • Appears in court to provide effective representation of counsel to indigent persons and assists in the supervision of the attorneys and the support staff in those courtrooms
  • Conducts legal and factual review of the case; evaluates legal and factual evidence for, or against, client; engages in pre-trial, motion practice; and takes and defends depositions and aids the attorneys in these tasks
  • Consults with client, interviews witnesses, consults with medical, forensic, DNA or other experts as needed to effectively represent client
  • Consults with prosecuting attorney to negotiate case disposition to include plea agreements and other disposition, including litigating case to the court or trying to jury
  • Communicates with clients through regular methods to include telephone conversations, in person interviews, and jail consultations 
  • Reviews and updates court files; keeps client and families updated on case progress
  • Directs and supervises team relevant to division’s particular litigation
  • Must maintain confidentiality at all times
  • This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time

Minimum Job Requirements and Qualifications

Juris Doctor of Law. Requires experience in training attorneys handling criminal litigation cases. Minimum of 6 years of experience as an attorney handling criminal litigation, qualified as a Major Felony attorney under the standards set by the Indiana Commission on Court Appointed Attorneys, and experience in litigating to completion as lead counsel three jury trials involving an accusation of murder or a Level 1 Felony.

Preferred Job Requirements and Qualifications

Experience in supervising attorneys handling criminal litigation cases.

If your qualifications meet the requirements of the posted position, your application will be referred to the hiring agency. Once the agency receives your application, all further communication during the interview and selection process will be handled directly BY THE AGENCY. It is IMPERATIVE that you record the contact information of the individual who is scheduling your interview. City-County HR will not have access to this information, is not involved in the interview or selection process, and can only confirm whether an application has been referred. After selection of the successful candidate, an official offer of employment will be made by HR.

Essential functions are regularly performed in an office setting without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. 

 

Physical Conditions

  1. Sitting at a desk the majority of the day
  2. Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10) pounds
  3. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at keyboard or workstation
  4. Tasks require the ability to perceive and hear sounds and see visual cues or signals
  5. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally