Supervisor of Legal Services in Juvenile Justice

Job Description - SUPERVISOR, LEGAL SERVICES - JUVENILE JUSTICE (PUBLIC DEFENDER) ACTIVELY RECRUITED (00139173)
Location: Chicago United States
Hybrid
 

Job Description:

Posting Salary:  $162,772 / Yearly
Organization:  Offices Under the President

Organization

: Offices Under the President

Cook County Offices

Under The President

Administrative Hearings

Auditor

Bureau of Administration

Bureau of Economic Development

Bureau of Finance

Bureau of Human Resources

Bureau of Technology

Facilities

Office of the President

Job Summary

Oversee and direct the daily activities of supervisees, including trial preparation, investigations, courtroom advocacy, written pleadings, brief filings, client relations, legal research, and other activities normally associated with the delivery of legal services. Function as a legal expert regarding proper case preparation, handling and disposition. Act in the capacity of a resource person to provide both guidance and materials to ensure that the appropriate legal representation occurs. Responsible for the supervision of various activities, including planning and direction, personnel, and general administrative services. Ensure standards and policy directives are achieved and maintained.

This position is Actively Recruited and at Will.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate (JD) is required and
• Four (4) years as a criminal, immigration, or family defense attorney or directly related experience.
• Two (2) years of prior supervisory or lead experience.
• License to practice law in the state of Illinois.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge equivalent to that of a practicing criminal defense attorney or civil litigant, including, but not

limited to, areas such as criminal or civil procedure, trial advocacy, and evidence.

• Ability to perform tasks under highly stressful situations in diverse circumstances; skill in dealing with multiple

cases and projects of varying complexity and priority.

• Willingness and ability to travel using own car, shuttles, buses, subways and/or trains is required.
• Ability to enable a collaborative and teaming culture, and provide day to day direction of tasks.
• Ability to perform escalated or more highly complex work similar to the work done by staff being supervised.
• Ability to effectively delegate tasks to staff and collaborate with leadership to achieve organizational or

department success.

• Ability to align team''s tasks with departmental procedures and objectives and serve as a reliable resource for

other employees in an area of expertise.

• Ability to obtain and maintain license and/or certification requirements.
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Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being notified, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee) that they have been provisionally placed on the Interview List. Candidates will be notified of how to submit the required document.

• Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by either the World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).

Physical Requirements

Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee''s normal line of work.

The County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

Group and Voluntary Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Voluntary Benefits
• You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• For eligible employees the County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

Salary Range: $162,772

• This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.

Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County's Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County's Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. See Cook County Code of Ordinances, Article II, Sections 44-54 Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment - Penalty, 44-56 Political Discrimination; Cook County Employment Plan, Section V.N. Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13 Ineligible for Rehire List; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (d)

EEO Statement

Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances.

NOTE: As an internal candidate, should you be offered the position, salary allocations shall abide by the Cook County Personnel Rules.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Social Media Disclaimer

The County's hiring process is governed by the Cook County Employment Plan which prohibits employment actions from being influenced by any Political Reasons or Factors for Non-Exempt Positions. The advertisement of this position by any individual does not constitute an offer or promise of employment, promotion, or any other employment action and shall not influence the County's hiring decision. Cook County officials and employees who become aware of or receive a complaint that involves an allegation of Political Reasons or Factors being considered in the hiring process of Non-Exempt positions are obligated to refer the complaint to the Cook County - Office of the Inspector General. If the Cook County Inspector General sustains allegations of Political Reasons or Factors being considered, Cook County will disqualify the Applicant or Candidate from consideration for employment and disciplinary action will be imposed on any involved Cook County employees, if applicable.