Manager of Law Offices

The Position

Why join the Contra Costa County Public Defender’s Office?
The Contra Costa Office of the Public Defender (CCPD) is recruiting to fill one (1) Manager of Law Offices position. CCPD represents indigent individuals charged with crimes throughout Contra Costa County. At CCPD, we believe in innovative and zealous advocacy for our clients. The CCPD core philosophy is that justice can only be served when the most vulnerable among us are treated with the same attention and dignity as the most powerful. The Office of the Public Defender takes a holistic approach to representing its clients, including but not limited to support services by social workers, law clerks, legal assistants, immigration experts, a forensic attorney expert, a mental health unit, a clean slate unit, and post-conviction relief representation.

CCPD fosters practices and policies that promote equity, racial justice, diversity, and inclusion.
We are looking for someone who is:

• Organized. You will be managing concurrent projects with various internal and external cross-function workgroups.
• Analytical. You will be solving organizational problems that require innovative solutions.
• Leadership-oriented. You will provide direction and oversight to a team.
• Adaptable. You will need to adapt easily to varied and changing priorities.
• Honest. You should demonstrate professional and ethical behavior in all situations.
• Collaborative: You should be able to demonstrate cooperation and teamwork with your colleagues.
• Concise. You should have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Organized. You will be managing concurrent projects with various internal and external cross-function workgroups.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Planning, organizing, managing and coordinating clerical operations with the Attorneys in charge of branch office operations.
• Coordinating facilities maintenance for the department.
• Acting as the safety coordinator with responsibility for office safety and injury reporting.
• Providing supervision to legal support staff when required.

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will have a direct impact on the surrounding community through the work you do.
• You will work in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.
• You will work across county departments and with community groups.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You may need to multi-task and complete time sensitive matters within short time frames.
• You will need to learn and keep up to date with policies, procedures, and regulations which impact your work.

Competencies Required:

• Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new ways to do business
• Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Involving Others (Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes
• Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
• Managing Performance: Ensuring superior individual and group performance
• Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
• Allocating Resources: Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness
• Business Process Analysis: Defining, assessing, and improving operational processes and workflow

The eligible list established from this recruitment process will be valid for 6 months.
To review the full classification specifications for this class please follow this link: Manager of Law Offices .

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.

Experience: Three (3) years of full-time professional experience performing administrative or personnel analysis in a legal setting. At least one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

Substitution of Education: Additional full-time professional experience performing administrative or personnel analysis in a legal setting may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Selection Process

Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application, applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process. Training and Experience Questionnaire: Candidates will be required to complete a training and experience questionnaire at the time of filing. The responses to the training and experience questions on the supplemental questionnaire will be used to evaluate candidates r elevant education, training and/or experience as it relates to the Manager of Law Offices classification. (Weighted 100%)
The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment specific questions, please contact Melissa Moglie at Melissa.Moglie@hrd.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 10/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• Contra Costa County Human Resources Department

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