Temporary Attorney Advisor

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Temporary Attorney Advisor
Duties: Monitors and evaluates existing and proposed legislation, laws, rules, and other regulations to determine the impact on the Clerk's Office and the Court and recommends changes to improve processes and procedures. Reviews case files and conducts comprehensive audits of financial transactions entered in the Court's Civil and Criminal Accounting Module (CCAM) using established audit procedures. Assists in the evaluation and improvement of criminal case management. Reviews and implements policy recommendations related to criminal matters. Conducts legal research as necessary to provide advice on Clerk’s Office issues and conducts legal research on specific legal questions from the Clerk and the Clerk’s Office staff, and prepares memoranda on the results of the research. Drafts and revises manuals, plans, and procedures for the Court. Conducts research on jury issues and evaluates, analyzes, and revises the Jury Plan for the District. Assists the Clerk’s Office in resolving procedural and case management issues. Responds to surveys and requests for information relating to court procedures and provides editorial review of manuals and other information upon request. Prepares responses for the Clerk to requests for assistance from the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, the Office of the Circuit Executive, other courts, and the public. Serves as liaison between the Clerk and members of the bar and responds to inquiries from attorneys on procedural matters relating to the filing of pleadings. Reviews and analyzes research and policies concerning evidence-based approaches to reducing recidivism. Assists to implement Probation programs designed to reduce offender risk. Assists to ensure compliance of Probation policies and practices with the Guide to Judiciary Policy. Assists to administer the District’s Shared Administrative Services Plan. Drafts Memoranda of Understanding as needed to govern shared collaborations among agencies and across jurisdictions. Assists in drafting press releases for the Court. Other duties as assigned.

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