Location
Santa Barbara, CA | United States
Job description
$106,808.37- $131,457.25 Annually
*This salary range reflects the negotiable range for hire.
However, the top of the range for salary advancement is $156,106.14.
BENEFITS: The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits. For more information on County benefits, please click here
. In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:
- Retirement reciprocity
- Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate
We are accepting applications to fill one full-time
Legal Support Manager vacancy in Santa Barbara for the District Attorney's Office. The job classification is Program/Business Leader – General in the Civil Service leadership series.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The mission of the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office is to pursue truth and justice by employing the highest ethical standards in vigorously prosecuting the guilty, protecting the innocent, and preventing crime. The District Attorney has offices in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc. The Office embodies a team approach to fighting crime, wherein Deputy District Attorneys, Investigators, Victim Witness staff, and support staff work closely together at all stages of a case. The Office is also dedicated to ongoing training and skill development, as well as fostering the development of new technologies to fight crime and achieve justice. Specialized prosecution units exist for areas of great concern to the County including gangs, vulnerable victims, and white-collar crime. In addition, specialty courts such as DUI Court, Drug Court, Mental Health Treatment Court, Restorative Justice Court, and Veterans' Treatment Court allow for collaboration between Deputy District Attorneys and other Court staff in an effort to improve the success rate of rehabilitation for criminal defendants in addition to reducing crime. To learn more about the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office, please visit:
THE POSITION: The Santa Barbara County Office of the District Attorney is seeking a Legal Support Manager who brings a high level of professionalism, knowledge, enthusiasm, and energy to our team. The Legal Support Manager is a Program/Business Leader - General position within the civil service system. Located in Santa Barbara, this position holds a vital and diverse role within the District Attorney's Office.
The incumbent requires a deep understanding of the criminal justice system, criminal procedures and legal operations. They will lead others and model behaviors that exemplify exceptional service; provide effective and ethical leadership; creatively and strategically plan, develop, and implement programs that use Legal resources to achieve results; are accountable for strategy and goal formation consistent with the mission and key legal support objectives; engage stakeholders; communicate and collaborate effectively at multiple levels; develop employees; analyze issues and data; and efficiently use public resources.
The distinguishing responsibilities of this position include: oversight of legal office support and various projects to improve the administration of the office. This position collaborates and engages with key business partners including Public Defender, Local Law Enforcement, Sheriff, Superior Court, Probation, County Executive Office, Human Resources, and other public safety agencies.
The ideal candidate will possess the following: - Demonstrate effective and ethical leadership, ability to strategically plan, develop, and implement projects that use staff and other resources to achieve results;
- Ability to strategically plan, develop, and implement projects
- Ability to achieve goals and business objectives while engaging key stakeholders
- Effectively communicate with internal and external partners
- Ability to lead teams, delegate work and empower team members
- Advanced skills and knowledge in conflict resolution
- Skill to apply in depth knowledge of California's criminal justice system, criminal procedures and the understanding of the interdependence with other agencies;
- Skill to prepare and provide guidance and direction in the preparation of legal documents that require procedural research on questions relating to the assignment;
- Manage and supervise the Legal Office Professional Unit including 4 Expert Legal Office Professionals and staff in 4 District Attorney branch locations Countywide; coordinating coverage for LOP assistance for all branch locations;
- Designs and participates in the testing and selection of job candidates, participates in or makes hiring decisions; sets performance standards, and evaluates performance; identifies training needs and conducts or arranges for training; directs subordinate staff by providing technical guidance and interpreting policies and procedures.
- Streamline business functions by identifying areas for improvement in the criminal justice workflow both within the office and with outside partner agencies.
- Create efficiencies within the legal support function by leveraging technology in an effort to reduce redundant data entry.
- Manage all aspects of the Legal Support staff workflow and standardize countywide procedures on data entry; Monitor, track and report on case management statistics to inform District Attorney management of emerging issues.
- Leads the planning and organizing of adult and juvenile district attorney legal support services provided through a variety of departmental programs, or departmental personnel/training services designed to support program and facilities staff; sets program goals and measurements; and assumes accountability for program results.
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (e.g. number of employees supervised, transcripts, etc.) listed below: Possession of the core competencies listed here and the ability to immediately demonstrate these competencies consistently with the position’s level in the leadership series and the specific work assignment; AND
1. Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Paralegal Studies or related field; AND four years of advanced-journey level experience that i ncludes two y ears of experience supervising staff ; OR
2. Possession of an Associate's degree Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Paralegal Studies or related field;
AND six years of advanced-journey level experience that
includes two years of experience supervising staff; OR 3. A combination of training, education, and experience that is equal to one of the qualifications listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities
SELECTION PROCESS - Review applications and supplemental questionnaires to determine applicants who meet the employment standards.
- Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking . Applications that meet the employment standards will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by the information provided on their application and supplemental questionnaire based on the ideal candidate statement, position description, a nd supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.
Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the application and supplemental questionnaire ranking assessment to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive written notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list. The appointee must satisfactory complete a twelve (12) month probationary period.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a medical provider or a learning institution.
Recruiters will correspond with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.
Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental Code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
Statement of Commitment: The County of Santa Barbara is dedicated to cultivating and sustaining an environment that exhibits equity and inclusion everywhere, and at all levels of our organization. The County believes equity is a fundamental principle that must be imbedded in policies, institutional practices and systems. The County recognizes the negative impacts of systemic racism and is committed to eliminating the barriers affecting our Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and Asian community members, as well as people of other diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. We envision a world where society and its systems (e.g. education, criminal justice, and health care, housing the economy) are just, fair, and inclusive, enabling all people to participate and reach their full potential.
We celebrate community and employee diversity, strive for inclusion and belonging, and promote empowered participation. We aspire to build a workforce that is reflective of these values and the communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will resolutely uphold federal, California state law and/or Santa Barbara County ordinances.
We believe equity and inclusion are vital to fulfill the County’s mission and to embody a culture of “One County, One Future.” Expanding the full range of employee talent allows the County to deliver our best to all our community members.
We believe in the dignity and humanity of all people. We strive for a healthy and prosperous society that promotes all people having equitable access and opportunity.
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: Wednesday, March 20, 2024at 4:59 PM PST ; postmarks not accepted. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at .
Collin Graham, Senior Employment Analyst -
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