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Future Salary Increase 3.0% Effective February 25, 2023* The Department of Child Support Services has an exciting opportunity for experienced attorneys. The  Department of Child Support Services  is recruiting for a  Supervising Child Support Attorney  who will supervise the daily operations of the attorney's unit and may supervise legal support staff and subordinate supervisors.  Incumbents oversee the administration of complex civil and criminal cases, including paternity, support, interstate cases, and cases that may be highly visible or sensitive.  Additionally, Supervising Child Support Attorneys provide staff development and training; participate in hiring and disciplinary actions; evaluate work performance of Child Support attorneys, legal support staff, and subordinate supervisors; recommend personnel actions; and review and evaluate disposition of difficult and sensitive cases. Benefits: The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit...

The Position Appointed by the Mayor and City Council, the City Attorney is responsible and held accountable for the City of Cottonwood’s legal department. As the primary legal counsel, the City Attorney advises the Council, City Manager, Boards and Commissions, and City staff on legal matters and represents the City as necessary and appropriate. The position provides sound legal advice on significant policy, project, and financial matters, attends all regular City Council meetings, and drafts or reviews ordinances, orders, and resolutions that come before the City Council. The City Attorney has substantial local government law experience and leverages that knowledge to anticipate issues and proactively mitigate risk. The ideal candidate is thoughtful with a proven track record in developing strategies for legally sound positions. The City Attorney is an integral part of the City’s management team and works closely with the City Manager and collaborates with key staff...

Executive Director Justice at Work   - Philadelphia, PA   Justice at Work (JAW), formerly known as Friends of Farmworkers, has been advancing the rights of workers in Pennsylvania for more than 45 years. While originally focused on agricultural workers, they now provide legal aid, community education, and advocacy to immigrant and low-wage workers across industries. ​JAW recognizes that justice is a process, not necessarily a particular result. They use a variety of tools to help people achieve lasting change in their communities. JAW connects clients to meaningful information that they can share with others to effect change. The Executive Director of Justice at Work leads the organization in the day-to-day pursuit of its mission, appearing on behalf of the organization and the movement it represents, hiring and directing staff and consultants, responsible for fundraising, directing its programmatic, policy, and legal activities and carrying out strategies and...

Requirements: The Chief District Public Defender is responsible for the administration of public defender services in the district, consistent with standards adopted by the State Board of Public Defense and the policies and procedures adopted by the State Public Defender. The Fourth Judicial District (Hennepin County) Public Defender Office is the largest in the state with 200 employees and an annual budget of more than $20 million. Summary of Duties: Under general direction and approval of the Board of Public Defense, and the State Public Defender; the Chief District Public Defender is responsible for the supervision and administration of district employees and offices; responsible for the hiring, disciplining or the termination of employees under her/his supervision; Supervises and evaluates the work of attorneys and support personnel; Receives and responds to inquiries from the public concerning the activities of the District Public Defender Office and its employees;...

Deputy Public Defender I - Extra Help $53.48 - $65.01 /Hourly*   Bring your passion for public service to the Public Defender's Office. Start your legal career with the County of Sonoma!   When you join the Office as a Deputy Public Defender I - Extra-Help, you will perform legal work involving the investigation, preparation, and presentation of criminal and civil cases before the courts. Using your independent judgment and initiative, you will work directly with both English and non-English speaking clients to: Investigate, research, prepare, and defend criminal and/or civil cases Interpret and apply laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions, and briefs Prepare pleadings and other legal documents in connection with trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings Conduct general legal research Interview and advise witnesses regarding to criminal complaints...