Washington County Attorney’s Office—2018 Annual Report 4 Administrative Division Overview Administrative Division The administrative division is responsible for planning and executing a comprehensive range of administrative services that support the mission of the Washington County Attorney and the work of all divisions within the office. Under the direction of the County Attorney, it develops and implements operating policies and procedures to protect public safety while being fiscally prudent. Thanks to the County Attorney's fiscal restraint, the operating cost of the office is well below other metropolitan area offices. The division is overseen by the First Assistant, Brent Wartner, who is the principal advisor to the County Attorney on administrative matters. The administrative division provides guidance on the management and use of the office’s financial, human and physical resources, systems and information management; automated litigation support; case management; records management; and media relations. The administrative staff must work closely with all divisions to ensure compliance with and implementation of all policies, standards and mandates of the office. Systems and Information Management Administrative Services Manager Jennifer Baltaian is responsible for the effective management of our 6.3 million dollar annual budget, support services matters, and technological resources and initiatives. During the past decade, progress in automation has tremendously increased the efficiency and cost- effectiveness of the office. For example the implementation of our case management system (LENS 9.0) permits the sharing of information with other law enforcement agencies, such as the Sheriff's Office, District Court, local police departments, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, and outside governmental agencies, greatly increasing the overall efficiency of the office. Jennifer Baltaian with the assistance of a supervisor is responsible for management of office legal support services staff consisting of 12 legal assistants, 5 paralegals and an office support position. Office Supervisor, Jenny Nelson, is responsible for the day to day work flow of the office and supervises support staff consisting of 5 legal assistants 7 senior legal assistants, 5 paralegals and the front desk staffing, operation and customer service. She also coordinates office operations and processes to ensure that county and office polices and procedures are followed and monitors any changes needed in response to changes made by Court Administration or other departments. First Assistant County Attorney Brent Wartner Administrative Services Manager Jenn Baltaian Office Supervisor Jenny Nelson