Chief Attorney 1 Director Of Municipal Division (4703-47)
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Job Location:
Cincinnati, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Chief Attorney 1 Director of Municipal Division (4703-47)
Code # 52254
BOCC Pay Grade: (D)
FLSA Status: Exempt
This Position is Excluded from the Collective Bargaining Unit
Latest Revision: 02/17/2026
Minimum Hourly Rate: $56.95
EEO Category: Professional
Maximum Hourly Rate: $79.73
Department(s) using this spec: 47
Duties:
The Municipal Director is responsible for assisting the Public Defender in managing the Law Office of the Public Defenders Municipal Division. The Municipal Director will be accountable for all actions of the Municipal attorneys support staff and investigators.
Additionally in coordination with the Public Defender the Municipal Director will be responsible for implementing the operational goals objectives policies and procedures necessary to provide effective representation for indigent clients who are charged with a misdemeanor offense.
The Municipal Director will also assign work monitor and assist in case-load management supervise and evaluate the Municipal Divisions legal staff & support staff.
Additional duties include supervision oversight and coverage when necessary of the Municipal Division by providing direction and guidance for case preparation trial strategy client contact and communication plea negotiation and sentencing advocacy.
The Municipal Director will conduct monthly meetings with the Team Leaders and head administrator to discuss common issues or problems and potential solutions thereof.
The Municipal Director will be the liaison for the Law Office of the Public Defender to the Municipal Court and any ancillary offices.
The Municipal Director will review and determine whether to approve all Municipal Panel applications. Furthermore the Director will oversee the panel and investigate issues clients may have with their Panel representation.
The Municipal Director will develop and coordinate with the Training Director an orientation program for all new Municipal staff attorneys. Furthermore the Director will work with the Training Director on recruiting and hiring all new Municipal attorneys.
The Municipal Director will work with the Municipal Team Leaders in training evaluating and assisting Municipal staff attorneys.
The Municipal Director will be responsible for investigating any behavior by any Municipal staff member that could result in suspension demotion firing or placing that person on a Performance Improvement Plan. The Director will also decide with input of other office leaders to recommend to the Public Defender what actions if any are to be done after investigation. The Public Defender will make the final decision as to any suspension demotion firing or placing that staff member on a Performance Improvement Plan. The Municipal Director is responsible for signing off on and implementing such a plan or action if one is put in place.
The Municipal Director oversees and has final approval of all vacation sick personal and Flex leave.
The Municipal Director will handle inquiries from clients and/or clients family members regarding the representation being provided by staff attorneys or panel attorneys.
The Municipal Director will work in conjunction with the Public Defender in developing and maintaining relationships with community groups and organizations within the Cincinnati area who can serve as resources for clients.
Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in the state of Ohio.
Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills.
Leadership supervision and management skills preferred.
Working knowledge of substantive legal issues regularly addressed by attorneys in criminal law.
History of a demonstrated commitment to providing criminal legal services to indigent clients.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Other duties:
Supervisor of Municipal Court Staff:
Implement policies to maximize the collective power of the division
Conduct or oversee and approve performance evaluations for all Municipal staff
Supervisor of Municipal Court Operations:
Liaison to the Hamilton County Municipal Court its collateral agencies and City and County Prosecutors
Authority to act on behalf of the office in matters affecting our office and our clients
Consult with superiors on any matter of consequence
Trouble-shoot the Court House:
Accessible in person or by cell phone throughout the day
Responsible for unrepresented defendants who are locked up or whose mental illness or physical or intellectual disability interferes with the ability to obtain counsel
Advocate and participate in the operation and development of Specialty Dockets Diversion and other programs.
Code # 52254
BOCC Pay Grade: (D)
FLSA Status: Exempt
This Position is Excluded from the Collective Bargaining Unit
Latest Revision: 02/17/2026
Minimum Hourly Rate: $56.95
EEO Category: Professional
Maximum Hourly Rate: $79.73
Department(s) using this spec: 47
Duties:
The Municipal Director is responsible for assisting the Public Defender in managing the Law Office of the Public Defenders Municipal Division. The Municipal Director will be accountable for all actions of the Municipal attorneys support staff and investigators.
Additionally in coordination with the Public Defender the Municipal Director will be responsible for implementing the operational goals objectives policies and procedures necessary to provide effective representation for indigent clients who are charged with a misdemeanor offense.
The Municipal Director will also assign work monitor and assist in case-load management supervise and evaluate the Municipal Divisions legal staff & support staff.
Additional duties include supervision oversight and coverage when necessary of the Municipal Division by providing direction and guidance for case preparation trial strategy client contact and communication plea negotiation and sentencing advocacy.
The Municipal Director will conduct monthly meetings with the Team Leaders and head administrator to discuss common issues or problems and potential solutions thereof.
The Municipal Director will be the liaison for the Law Office of the Public Defender to the Municipal Court and any ancillary offices.
The Municipal Director will review and determine whether to approve all Municipal Panel applications. Furthermore the Director will oversee the panel and investigate issues clients may have with their Panel representation.
The Municipal Director will develop and coordinate with the Training Director an orientation program for all new Municipal staff attorneys. Furthermore the Director will work with the Training Director on recruiting and hiring all new Municipal attorneys.
The Municipal Director will work with the Municipal Team Leaders in training evaluating and assisting Municipal staff attorneys.
The Municipal Director will be responsible for investigating any behavior by any Municipal staff member that could result in suspension demotion firing or placing that person on a Performance Improvement Plan. The Director will also decide with input of other office leaders to recommend to the Public Defender what actions if any are to be done after investigation. The Public Defender will make the final decision as to any suspension demotion firing or placing that staff member on a Performance Improvement Plan. The Municipal Director is responsible for signing off on and implementing such a plan or action if one is put in place.
The Municipal Director oversees and has final approval of all vacation sick personal and Flex leave.
The Municipal Director will handle inquiries from clients and/or clients family members regarding the representation being provided by staff attorneys or panel attorneys.
The Municipal Director will work in conjunction with the Public Defender in developing and maintaining relationships with community groups and organizations within the Cincinnati area who can serve as resources for clients.
Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in the state of Ohio.
Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills.
Leadership supervision and management skills preferred.
Working knowledge of substantive legal issues regularly addressed by attorneys in criminal law.
History of a demonstrated commitment to providing criminal legal services to indigent clients.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Other duties:
Supervisor of Municipal Court Staff:
Implement policies to maximize the collective power of the division
Conduct or oversee and approve performance evaluations for all Municipal staff
Supervisor of Municipal Court Operations:
Liaison to the Hamilton County Municipal Court its collateral agencies and City and County Prosecutors
Authority to act on behalf of the office in matters affecting our office and our clients
Consult with superiors on any matter of consequence
Trouble-shoot the Court House:
Accessible in person or by cell phone throughout the day
Responsible for unrepresented defendants who are locked up or whose mental illness or physical or intellectual disability interferes with the ability to obtain counsel
Advocate and participate in the operation and development of Specialty Dockets Diversion and other programs.
Required Experience:
Chief
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Welcome to Hamilton County, Ohio – the home county of the Greater Cincinnati region. Like our namesake, Alexander Hamilton, we have a feisty spirit that has helped leave our indelible mark on America. You’ll see our strong Midwestern values- tough, hardworking, and polite- in the pe ... View more
