Supervising Attorney

Supervising Attorney is the supervisory classification in the Research Attorney series. Incumbents supervise the work of Research Attorneys and assigned staff as well as perform legal research, prepare tentative decisions and rulings and assist the judges in researching and resolving legal questions. This class is distinguished from Research Attorney in that incumbents of the latter class do not have supervisory duties. Provides supervision to the Research Attorney division, Probate Examiner, and procurement staff. Schedules and coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; trains, evaluates, and consults with assigned staff; assists with complex situations, and provides technical expertise. Develops, updates, maintains, interprets, and implements division policies and procedures; provides related information and clarifications; updates and revises procedure manuals. Meets regularly with judges and executive management to obtain information regarding operational concerns; develops practices and procedures that effectively serve the bench. Researches, evaluates, prepares legal analysis and written recommendations in matters pending before the Court/Bench which include law and motion, probate calendar, family law calendar, appellate calendar and special assignment. Researches, evaluates and provides recommendations on administrative issues and questions. Provides support and guidance to the procurement function; negotiates, drafts, and reviews contract terms. Ensures compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations. recblid ng4dlfg33cxg6xvrilolmzr70gtv3j