Class Code: 45027
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES
ATTORNEY SUPERVISOR
DEFINITION
Performs responsible administrative and/or
professional legal work in the counseling and representation of state agencies
or the state itself; directs and supervises work of attorneys, investigators, paralegals and secretarial staff; performs related work as
required.
The Work Examples and Competencies
listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary basis
for position classification decisions.
WORK EXAMPLES
Delegates work within the Division to
staff. Reviews workloads and work
products and ensures timely completion of tasks. Exercises sound discretion as to which
matters should be handled within the Division and which should be called to the
attention of the Attorney General or Deputies. Reports to the Attorney General
and Deputy Attorneys General on activities of the Division.
Supervises and evaluates the work of
subordinates; recommends personnel actions related to selection, disciplinary
procedures, performance, leaves, grievances, work schedules and assignments;
administers personnel policies and procedures.
Reviews cases, prepares memoranda of fact
and law, initiates the filing of legal papers with appropriate court or
administrative tribunals. Prepares and
tries cases or may assign cases to another attorney, consulting with respect to
the line of argument and precedent.
Renders decisions on the points of law or
construction of an act and directs corrective action, payment or relief as
provided under the laws or regulations.
Advises senior government officials on
questions of law or administrative policies involved in the operation of an
agency in its contracts with industry, private and professional associations,
state or local government and the general public.
Advises senior government officials on
questions of law, regulations, opinions of the courts, attorneys general, and
recommends interpretation by outlining the facts and the applicable law.
Advises and assists legislative committees
and their staffs in the drafting of legislation; gives testimony before
legislative or administrative bodies.
Exercises full responsibility for the
development, preparation and presentation of cases before administrative
tribunals or before the appellate courts where cases are of such scope they
demand the extensive experience not found in lower levels of attorneys or where
there would be a question of matching professional skills against those of
distinguished paid legal talent.
Reviews or writes opinions of the Attorney
General assigned to the Division, subject to approval by the Opinion Deputy.
Drafts legislation or prepares complete
reports on changes in basic legislation; evaluates legislation and makes recommendations
thereto.
At one of the highest levels of drafting
or reviewing proposed agency decisions, analyzes the records, including
transcriptions of testimony and pleadings, evaluates the facts, determines
questions of law and either recommends adoption of a decision of another
attorney or drafts own decision.
Prepares and/or presents major cases
before appellate courts.
Conducts trials of major cases
independently.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Knowledge of the legal
principles and their application and of legal research methods.
Knowledge of the scope and character of
Knowledge of the principles of
administrative and constitutional law and of trial and hearing procedures,
rules of evidence and appellate procedure.
Ability to perform independent and
difficult legal research.
Ability to analyze, appraise and apply
legal principles, facts and precedents to difficult legal or factual
situations.
Ability to present statements of fact, law
and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form.
Skill and effectiveness in presenting,
explaining or arguing cases to administrative boards or commissions or to the
courts.
Skill and ability in the supervision and
training of subordinate personnel.
Ability to develop and maintain superior working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, superiors, agency personnel, senior government officials and the general public.
Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest or
unethical behavior.
Works and communicates with internal and external
clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and
cooperative manner. Committed to quality
service.
Displays a high level of initiative, effort and
commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and
attention to detail.
Responds appropriately to supervision. Follows policy and cooperates with supervisors.
Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities and goals
of the organization.
Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust,
and group identity. Fosters commitment
and team spirit.
Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Listens to others and responds appropriately.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from an accredited law school and five
years of successful and responsible experience in the practice of law;
OR
three years of experience in the practice of law in the
Department of Justice is considered as qualifying experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Admission to Iowa Bar and
appropriate federal courts.
NOTE:
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening
and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services –
Human Resources Enterprise. Apply
directly to the Department of Justice.
Effective
Date: 8/05 DF