Overview
Litigation Attorney – VA – Virginia Beach Jobs in Virginia Beach, VA at Melone Law PC
Job Summary
Coordinates and supervises the staff and daily operation of an assigned court system process or program. Oversees compliance with applicable State and Federal laws and guidelines, and departmental policies and procedures. Evaluates and participates in the development of policies, programs and procedures and makes recommendations to facilitate efficiency and effectiveness.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is a job classification within the Senior Management/Middle Management job family. Incumbents in this classification coordinates and supervises the staff and daily operation of an assigned court system process or program. Assists management in planning and developing programs, policies and procedures, goals and objectives of the unit.
Duties and Responsibilities
Organizes office activities and supervises and assigns the work and activities of professional and/or support staff which includes hiring, training, work distribution, performance appraisal and discipline.
Prepares reports, compiles statistics, and monitors the unit’s workload to ensure that quality services are being provided.
Conducts research and plans or assists in planning and developing programs, policies and procedures, goals and objectives of the unit. May assist in budget preparations and monitoring.
Assists with the coordination of division functions with other divisions or other representatives within the Court system.
May perform administrative duties, conduct staff meetings and chair staff committees.
May represent the department and advocate with local businesses, community organizations, other public and private entities and the general public.
May prepare and submit grant proposals to State and Federal agencies and ensure compliance with contract agreements.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in one of the Social or Behavioral Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, Education, Criminal Justice or a directly related field AND four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in social services, community corrections or juvenile agency, including one (1) year of lead, mid- to senior level supervisory or management experience;
OR,
Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
None required.
Preferred:
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Management and supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
Policies, practices, procedures and terminology of assigned function.
Standard practices in area of assignment.
Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.
Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.
Skill in:
Supervising others.
Problem-solving and decision-making.
Both verbal and written communication.
Ability to:
Plan, assign, motivate, and coordinate work of staff to achieve specific service objectives.
Manage time well, and perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
Independently prepare correspondence, memorandums, and other materials.
Research, compile, analyze, interpret and prepare a variety of fiscal, statistical and administrative reports.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies, other County employees and officials, attorneys, children, judges and the general public.
Work Environment & Other 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.
Work Hours: Monday-Sunday 2pm to 11pm. Works all holidays, Works all weekends
Location: 1700 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78701
Department: District Clerk
Criminal Background Check, Education, and Employment History Check required.
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.
Title: Litigation Attorney – VA – Virginia Beach
Company: Melone Law PC
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
