NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
Managing Attorney Preparation Program (MAPP), NDD
King County Department of Public Defense (DPD) is seeking applicants for a Special Duty Assignment as Managing Attorney Preparation Program (MAPP) in the Northwest Defenders Division. This role aims to develop current staff for senior leadership positions while ensuring high-quality legal representation for indigent clients.
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Responsibilities
Be the incumbent back-up to fill in for temporary vacancies as Managing Attorney
Assist the managing attorney with tasks such as:
Verifying that all staff are evaluated on an annual basis
Drafting and disseminating division communications
Consulting on policy and personnel matters
Supporting the Managing Attorney with planning and implementing employee engagement strategies
Serve as mentor to supervisors
Perform other duties as assigned
Supervise attorneys, professional, legal and support staff
Develop, evaluate, train, mentor, and coach subordinate employees. Ensure work conforms with prevailing professional standards and applicable statues and county policies
In consultation and coordination with Managing Attorney and Human Resource staff, conduct disciplinary investigations and impose discipline when appropriate
Provide mentorship to attorneys and others within the unit
Assign and balance workload among attorneys within unit
Ensure unit employees are up to date on DPD policies and developments, relevant legislative proposals or enactments and administrative and case law changes that bear on the practice area
Qualification
Required
Member of the Washington State Bar Association in good standing
Current career service Public Defense Attorney – Supervisors in the Northwest Defenders Division of the Department of Public Defense
Benefits
Pension plan
Holidays
Transit pass
Training and education opportunities
Paid sick and vacation leave
Paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance for employees and dependents
Retirement and deferred compensation
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options
Life and disability insurance
Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
Generous vacation and paid sick leave
Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness programs
Onsite activity centers
Employee Giving Program
Employee assistance programs
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
Training and career development programs
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
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$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
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