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Position Title: Senior Deputy Director of Public Outreach and Staff Development

Salary: $97,500 per year

How to Apply:

Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.

Minimum Requirements:

J.D. from an accredited law school AND an existing license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Candidates must also have experience managing the day-to-day operations in a legal environment.

Applicants who meet the above requirements and have experience in hiring, communications, and public relations are preferred.

It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass background checks as required for the position.

Position Summary:



Overview:


Duties:

  • Leads staffing and employee development programs for the needs of an interdisciplinary Office Public Defender, recruiting attorneys, social workers, investigators, paralegals, secretaries, and other staff.   
  • Develops and maintains positive relationships with professional schools, community groups, leaders, and other organizations.   
  • Develops and maintains organizational social media accounts for OPD messaging and outreach.   
  • Oversees public events such as expungement clinics, recruitment fairs, “know your rights” events, and resource drives.   
  • Supervises the manager of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and implements anti-racist hiring and retention practices.   
  • Works with the Chief Public Defender, Chief Deputy Public Defender, and County Communications Department to craft messaging consistent with the values and mission of the OPD.   
  • Manages intern programs and related logistical matters.   
  • Works to enhance statewide Public Defender network.  
  • Identify and determine causes of problems and develop recommendations for improvement of organization's policies and practices. 
  • Represents as many clients as the workload will permit.   
  • Performs additional duties as requested by the Director.  
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rules of Appellate Procedure, Rules of Evidence, and other applicable law. 
  • Allegheny County Criminal Court. 
  • Current Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education rules, requirements, and programs. 
  • Programs necessary to coordinate recruitment efforts with the county and with outside entities. 
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. 
Skill in:

  • PC operations and programs to include Westlaw, Lexis, Word, Excel, and other related software, such as case management software. 
Ability to:

  • Create a physical and emotional environment that fosters inclusion and professional development. 
  • Clearly present information and ideas. 
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 
  • Responsibly manage attorneys and other professional and administrative staff. 
  • Work cooperatively and constructively with staff. 
  • Represent the Office of the Public Defender at appearances before civic groups, schools, and community events. 
Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.
Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
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