Attorney Deputy Chief Sr

JOB
Are you looking for career opportunities that provides top-notch benefits including paid vacation and sick leave, outstanding health and dental insurance, a free health clinic for you and your dependents, a generous retirement plan, and much more? Then bring your talents and leadership to Travis County!Serve as principal legal counsel to the County Attorney on civil matters, board counsel to the Travis County Commissioners Court, and directly oversees the civil division of the County Attorney’s Office which includes approximately 40 attorneys and 50 support staff.Distinguishing Characteristics: This is second in a series of two attorney-related job classifications within the Senior Management/Middle Management job family. Reports directly to the Elected Official and functions as the second highest level of management within the department. Has broad scope of operational and staff responsibility and directs through subordinate division directors.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Directs daily operations of divisions and provides executive leadership, management and coordination. Oversees management and staff, including hiring, performance evaluation, disciplinary actions and dismissals, and monitors consistency of activities with goals and objectives. Seeks and creates opportunities for improved performance, learning and development of staff. Identifies and addresses problems or conflicts.Performs advanced legal work, including research, case preparation and Court appearances, as lead counsel on selected cases, including cases of particular difficulty or sensitivity. Confers with legal and investigative staff and provides guidance and direction. Resolves problem case negotiations.Plans and develops policies, procedures and programs. Supervises planning, development and preparation of annual budget.Receives and reviews reports, monitors programs and interprets findings. Evaluates current programs, procedures and practices on an on-going basis. Keeps elected official informed on progress of significant cases, sensitive investigations and matters of note.Meets with entities to establish procedures to facilitate coordination in continuing efforts to improve the criminal and civil justice system.Serves as liaison with community and judiciary on law enforcement problems and functions as resource person for advice and assistance to prosecutors and law enforcement agencies. Represents the department at community and business gatherings and makes presentations to groups and organizations.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 10-25 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions.Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.Work Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM; Monday through Friday.Hybrid Telecommuting available and to be discussed fully during interview.Location: 314 W. 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701Department: County AttorneyCriminal Background Check, Driving Record, Education, and Employment History Check Required.For updates or questions on this position, contact: Chantelle.Abruzzo@traviscountytx.gov