Attorney Manager

About The Position

Are you someone who is a forward thinker who recognizes and thinks of solutions for challenges within the Dependency system, a team leader and a team player, an effective communicator who works well with others in the Dependency legal community, and an expert in conducting legal research and writing? If so, we are looking for you to become our new Attorney Manager.

In this role, you will work closely with office leadership to manage the operational side of our Dependency division. You will collaborate with internal as well as external system partners to ensure the mission and vision of the office are met while promoting the delivery of appropriate and cost-effective legal representation.

Job Contributions

• Oversees the attorney supervisors and provides guidance to support staff in the Dependency division
• Aids in the implementation, application, and oversight of policies, procedures, and practices for the office
• Ensures compliance with applicable ethics and court rules and state and federal statutory and constitutional mandates
• Evaluates personnel and program performance; takes appropriate action to respond to noted concerns
• Researches, consults, and advises the Public Advocate on administrative, procedural, and legal matters
• Researches and analyzes legal issues using both computerized legal research and hard copy tools; discusses and presents such analysis to office leadership
• Provides guidance and review of motions and special actions
• Maintains monitoring of legislation and proposed rules or rule changes that impact Dependency and public defense or related services in Arizona; collaborates with others within the office and within Public Defense Services (PDS) to determine if a response is needed and works on a response, if applicable
• Identifies substantial case issues; tracks and supports the challenging of the issues
• Represents the division at committee, system partner, and taskforce meetings
• Mets, confers, and works cooperatively with public officials, agency heads, justice professionals, private citizens, service providers, and other system partners regarding applicable civil, criminal, and juvenile justice matters
• Develops and presents training sessions (CLE qualified) to the Dependency division as needed

Working Conditions

• Traumatic subject matter (crime scenes, accidents, etc.), interruptions, time pressure, high volumes of work, handling multiple or complicated tasks, unscheduled tasks, frequently changing tasks, accuracy, decision making, concentration, vigilance, teamwork, working in close physical proximity with others, public contact, and overtime/rotating shifts may be a common occurrence
• May be required to lift 15-25 pounds from floor to waist; 15 pounds waist to shoulder or shoulder to overhead; carry 15-25 pounds a distance of 100 feet or push/pull 100 pounds a distance of 100 feet