Indigent Defense External Counsel Lead

Spokanecounty; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 107,978 - 151,121; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Pension plans

Vacation time

Job summary

Spokanecounty is seeking an Indigent External Counsel Coordinator to ensure effective coverage for legal representation in cases where public defenders cannot serve. This senior position involves monitoring assignments, developing the external counsel panel, and overseeing budget management.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in relevant fields, and a J.D. is preferred, alongside significant management experience. The role emphasizes improving legal representation standards within Spokane County by ensuring compliance with regulations and effective case management.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in indigent defense administration or legal program management.
• Knowledge of county indigent defense obligations and contract compliance.
• Strong analytical skills for monitoring grants and preparing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee case coverage by assigning cases to external counsel.
• Manage the external counsel budget and prepare annual requests.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and monitor developments in indigent defense law.

Skills

Contract administration

Budget management

Communication with stakeholders

Problem analysis

Education

Bachelor’s in public administration, legal administration, or related

Jurisd Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Spokanecounty is seeking an Indigent External Counsel Coordinator to ensure effective coverage for legal representation in cases where public defenders cannot serve. This senior position involves monitoring assignments, developing the external counsel panel, and overseeing budget management.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in relevant fields, and a J.D. is preferred, alongside significant management experience. The role emphasizes improving legal representation standards within Spokane County by ensuring compliance with regulations and effective case management.