Description:

Summary:
The position provides legal counsel and representation to County officials and departments on criminal justice matters, including litigation, claims, negotiations, legal research, and document preparation. The position also serves on governmental committees and provides criminal justice training to prosecutors, law enforcement, and other agencies. Open until filled.

Required: Cover Letter, Resume and Writing Sample...submit with Application

Typical Duties:

Provide legal advice to county elected officials, appointed department heads, employees, and county boards and commissions on a broad range of criminal justice issues affecting local government
Research, develop and conduct strategy/negotiations in defense and prosecution of claims/cases for litigation/arbitration/mediation
Investigate, negotiate, settle or litigate minor/major claims arising from the operations and activities of assigned county offices/departments
Prepare and draft legal opinions, letter correspondence, memos, briefs, and settlement documents
Keep the Elected Prosecuting Attorney or their designee informed of case progress and direction
Serve as a member/liaison on various governmental boards or committees and related community organizations
Provide training on a broad range of criminal justice issues to deputy prosecutors, law enforcement, and personnel from various governmental agencies
Perform other duties as assigned

Education, Training, & Experience
Requires knowledge of the field of assignment sufficient to perform thoroughly and accurately the full scope of responsibility as illustrated by examples in the above job description.

Education/Training:

Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree
Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association approved law school or satisfactory completion of the APR 6 Clerkship
Successful passage of the Washington State Bar Examination

Experience:

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I - Entry Level
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II - At least four years of progressively responsible experience in criminal or municipal law
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney III - At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in criminal or municipal law

For a complete copy of the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I job description - click HERE (https://app.box.com/s/lwi6na9af0ufev18q0a5ca3zckb6jbmn)

For a complete copy of the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II job description - click HERE (https://app.box.com/s/9vuiabkh409xfkk5e7a7y3e4humlbntm)

For a complete copy of the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney III job description - click HERE (https://app.box.com/s/6o4308hzb0to714ty29nowk0uc9hvic5)