Description:

Job Summary:
This position performs civil work for the County Prosecutor. The position allocated to this class is the second and journey working level in this series; and is responsible for performing civil legal work. Positions functioning at this level whether civil or criminal require prior case preparation and/or trial experience at a level equivalent to Attorney 1. A higher level attorney is available for professional guidance and counseling on a case by case basis on unusual or difficult problems. A position can be responsible for one or more legal programs of the department where the complexity of the law and legal procedures, legal knowledge, proficiency, depth and complexity of case preparation is less than at the Attorney 3 level. Professional guidance and counseling may be provided to legal interns by the positions of this class.

Examples of Duties:

Assists or independently represents the County or a client in court, at trials, hearings arraignments, depositions; files legal documents and papers; and interviews witnesses, plaintiffs, victims, and/or clients/suspects.
Evaluates the facts and examines evidence of specific cases or assignments.
Conducts legal research, provides legal opinions or memorandums and drafts deeds, leases, contracts and correspondence.
Addresses issues, questions and concerns from clients and/or their representatives regarding statutory procedures and requirements.
Responds to written motions.
Provides oral argument in court during guilty pleas, motion hearings, or other matters of law.
Oversees the direct and cross examination of witnesses.
Works with investigators, paralegals, and secretaries to manage court dates, filings, and case investigations.
Assists former clients when they are asked to "return to court" on the basis of having violated probation.
Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

As an Attorney in the Civil Division:

Provides written and oral legal opinions to County departments; drafts deeds, leases and contracts; is involved in discovery for trial preparation including depositions, document research and interrogations.
Answers inquiries from private citizens or their attorneys.
Prepares pleading, motions, orders and other court papers.
Argues cases and motions in court or before an administrative body; and reviews/settles municipal claims.
Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Juris Doctorate's degree from an accredited college or university school of law.
Two (2) years of and experience at the level of Attorney 1.
Member of the Washington State Bar Association.

Selection Factors

Knowledge of principles and practices of civil law as required by the position.
Knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
Skilled in communicating effectively both orally and in writing, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the general public and parties affected by the court and administration.
Ability to analyze, evaluate and organize facts, evidence and legal procedures and to present information orally and in writing in a clear and logical form.
Ability to analyze and prepare a variety of legal documents and instruments.