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Public Defender Leadership/Supervisory Position

Executive Director

Expires: 2024-10-16
Organization
Umpqua Valley Public Defender
Salary
$140,000 to $190,000
Job Status
Full Time
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Roseburg, Oregon
Start Date: 2024-09-01

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.

Requirements
·        J.D. ·        Membership in the Oregon State Bar or the ability to get membership under the OSBAR comity rule ·        Minimum 5-years of trial level criminal defense and/or dependency work. Recommend 10+ of experience. ·        3+ years of senior leadership experience which includes demonstrated leadership in public defense, supervising and supporting staff, creating a collegial workplace, and implementing and maintaining office policies. ·        Must be Measure 11 and/or TPR qualified. SKILLS ·        Basic Accountancy ·        Advance Trial Capabilities ·        Legal and Business Leadership ABILITIES ·        Implement and oversee office policies and procedures. ·        Ability to access clients and witnesses in correctional facilities. ·        Ability to testify in court without impeachment (may preclude employees and applicants convicted of certain crimes within the prior 15 years). ·        Ability to travel to the courthouse or other criminal justice system facilities to see clients and witnesses, or to testify in court. ·        Ability to transport or arrange for the transportation of files, trial notebooks, evidence, exhibits, and other related materials to and from the courthouse and other criminal justice system facilities. ·        Ability to visually search, enter, and edit computerized data. ·        Ability to maintain confidentiality of agency records. ·        Ability to courteously work with employees, clients and guests. ·        Ability to deal effectively with people of widely divergent backgrounds. ·        Ability to relate empathetically and respectfully to employees and clients. ·        Ability to apply office policy, procedures and work rules affecting assigned work. ·        Ability to organize work efficiently and to make appropriate decisions concerning work methods. ·        Ability to review forms or information for accuracy and completeness. ·        Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions. ·        Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Job Contact
Holly Stout
5419575344 operations@uvpd.org