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City of Bellevue: Supervising Attorney

JOB SUMMARY

May be assigned to either the Civil Division or Criminal Division. Responsible for the operation and administration of the assigned division. Oversees and participates in the prosecution and litigation of criminal or civil cases, from the filing of cases to trials and appeals. Provides training/education for police, legal, governmental and community groups.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

It is the intention of this section to describe the general duties attributed to an incumbent in this classification regardless of an individual's assignment to the civil or criminal division. Please be aware that any one position does not perform all of these tasks as some tasks may have more relevance in one division and are not necessarily applicable in the other division.

• Supervises and directs work of staff members; provides legal training and education for staff members; motivates and evaluates assigned staff.
• Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow; studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinates departmental activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
• Provides professional legal advice to the City Council, City departments and police and probation departments for criminal matters.
• Prosecutes/litigates court cases.
• Represents the City on professional and governmental committees.
• Drafts briefs and legislation; tracks and responds to legislative changes.
• Assists with budget preparation.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Works under the general supervision of the City Attorney or Deputy City Attorney.

Exercises supervision over Attorneys and administrative support staff either directly or through supervisors, as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate degree followed by admission to the Washington State Bar.

Seven or more years of progressively responsible related experience in civil or criminal litigation in a municipal environment as well as supervisory experience.

Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

Considerable knowledge of state statutes relating to municipal affairs and criminal law; extensive knowledge of courtroom procedures and appellate practice; considerable knowledge of laws relating to the purchase of goods and services, contracting, labor, employment, land use, environment and traffic control; working knowledge of modern policies and practices of municipal law and public administration; working knowledge of managerial principles, techniques and practices; considerable knowledge of personal computers including word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Skill in preparing briefs and other legal documents.

Ability to prepare and analyze comprehensive legal documents; ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, city officials, the court system, and the general public; ability to efficiently and effectively administer a division within the City's Legal Department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 10 pounds.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.