The Executive Director is responsible for the execution of UVPD’s mission to provide contracted indigent legal defense to the community. The Executive Director provides leadership for the day-to-day operations and ensures the execution of the Board of Directors guidance. The Executive Director shall ensure adherence to the contract with Oregon Public Defense Commission (OPDC) and leads the entire staff of UVPD in providing client-centered criminal and juvenile defense.
The Executive Director receives direction from the Board of Directors to execute the mission of Umpqua Valley Public Defender. The Executive Director is the chief executive officer and responsible for leading the entire organization. The Executive Director directly supervises the Assistant Director, Office Managers, Supervising Attorneys and Supervising Investigator. The Executive Director seeks and integrates input of the entire staff to execute the organization’s mission effectively.
The essential duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following elements:
· Execute mission
· Prepare budget and monitor and manage expenditures
· OPDC Contract negotiation and compliance
· Review monthly financial statements
· Hire Employees
· Oversee Training Program
· Ensure Employee Handbook is up to date
· Engage in Stakeholder Outreach to include community partners and all government branches
· Oversee attorney supervision, training, and discipline
· Handle caseload on as needed basis.
The nonessential job functions include but are not limited to:
· Voice and engagement with OPDC, other government agencies, press, and community.
· Maintain a professional demeanor within and outside the office.
· Cultivate and maintain effective and productive relationships with stakeholders including the Oregon Public Defense Commission (OPDC), legislators, trial judges, Douglas County District Attorney, and Douglas County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council.
· Supervise the performance appraisal process, staff meetings, office committees, projects and training.
· Implement contingency planning with the Assistant Director.
· Stay updated on the trends and policies in public defense, locally and nationally.
· Other duties, as assigned by Board of Directors.