Managing Attorney (Three Positions)

The King County Department of Public Defense is nationally recognized for providing excellent legal representation. DPD represents indigent persons in several practice areas, including felonies, misdemeanors (on both a county and municipal level), juvenile offenders, family defense, involuntary commitment, civil commitment of sexually violent predators, and contempt of court.

DPD is committed to effective, high-quality, client-centered representation and consists of one central administrative office and four independent divisions. The Department is seeking three Managing Attorneys to lead its Northwest Defenders Division, Society of Counsel Representing Accused Persons Division, and the Defenders Association Division. As a division director, the Managing Attorney is responsible for ensuring that the divisions provide effective, high-quality, and client-centered representation in each case assigned to the division. The Managing Attorney is a part of the Public Defender's leadership team responsible for providing guidance, oversight and support to a highly skilled public defense team.

King County  
 
As the only county in the United States named after Martin Luther King, Jr., King County is a vibrant community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the artistic and social traditions of many cultures.?Together, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. 
 
We continue to build on an enduring legacy of shared values of equity and social justice, employee engagement, innovative thinking, and continuous improvement. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda aimed at advancing regional change and is developing the systems and standards necessary to achieve better outcomes for all of our residents, regardless of their race or income. All of these qualities make King County one of the nation's best places to live, work, and play.
 
Who May Apply
This position is open to all qualified applicants. 
 
Work Schedule 
This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is therefore not eligible for overtime pay. The position's base work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; work outside of the normal workday will be required. 
 
Forms and Materials Required 
An online employment application,completed at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs, with employment history going back at least ten years if you have ten years of employment (or more to include all relevant experience), a resume, and a cover letter summarizing why you are interested in this position, and why you believe you will be a strong fit for the position are required. Please see application instructions at the end of this posting for more details. 
 
Questions 
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:  

Susan Eddy, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Human Resource Manager
susan.eddy@kingcounty.gov
206-477-6003