Closing Date: 24th July, 2026
Description:
Summary:Currently looking to fill two (2) positions based off this job posting**
*This position is posted until filled**
NOTE: Depending upon qualifications, the successful applicant will be placed at a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I or II classification or Sr. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I or II classification
Under the direction of the Prosecuting Attorney, the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney either provide legal representation to prosecute a broad range of difficult and complex criminal cases in District, Juvenile, or Superior Court including bench and jury trials of felonies, gross misdemeanors, misdemeanors and violations that occur in Grays Harbor County; or the Deputy may perform legal research and prepares comprehensive legal opinions for County officials, prepares and reviews County legal documents, and prepares and tries County civil litigation, including that of a high-priority nature, in the Superior Court, various administrative hearings, or appellate courts.
Appointment to the position and requirements of the position are in accordance with RCW 36.27.040.
Essential Duties:
The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Criminal Deputy:
- Exercises discretion, as supervised by the Chief Criminal Deputy or designee, as to when criminal charges should be filed, what charges are to be filed and the appropriate sentencing recommendation to make to the court.
- Reviews investigations conducted in criminal matters which are referred to the Prosecutor's office from law enforcement agencies to make charging decisions and prosecute criminal matters; conducts additional investigations as necessary; presents matters before judicial officers and juries and respond to appeals when needed.
- Must be prepared for court, which includes conducting first appearances, arraignments, omnibus hearings, motions, please, trials, and juvenile hearings.
- Negotiate cases with other parties and attorneys through written, in person, telephonic, and/or email means.
- Prepare factual testimony of lay and expert witnesses and exhibits as well as legal issues that will arise during the course of any hearing or trial. Advises all victims and witnesses of their rights and ensures that they are treated fully and fairly within the criminal justice system.
- Advises law enforcement agencies during investigation, prepares search warrants, prepares and files information or criminal complaints, prepares and files petitions for the revocation of probation and obtains arrest warrant.
- Assists the Prosecuting Attorney and the other deputies in the office, as needed, and can become involved in any of the functions of the prosecuting attorney's office.
Civil Deputy:
- Represents Grays Harbor County in the defense and resolution of civil law cases and issues; minimizes County's risk and liability; litigates and negotiates civil cases and contracts; manages assigned cases and assures that they are resolved within office policy guidelines.
- Confers with and offers advice and counsel to County officials and employees; applies legal expertise in a variety of legal fields including labor & employment, administrative, contract, tort, tax, forfeitures, public records, and other fields of civil law which apply to county government.
- Manages assigned legal issues; confers with participants; negotiates agreements with opposing parties; conducts and directs investigations as needed; litigates and resolves cases.
- Reviews pertinent decisions, policies, regulations, resolutions, contracts, claims, and other assigned legal matters; resolves issues within a designated scope of authority.
- Coordinates with other attorneys in preparing complex cases and legal documents; coordinates trials, forfeiture actions, and appellate cases as needed; assists in the training of County staff as needed.
- Conducts legal research and prepares comprehensive written or verbal legal opinions for various County agencies and officials. Drafts or reviews proposed County resolutions, ordinances, contracts, and other County legal documents.
- Prepares and tries, with minimal supervision, high-priority County civil cases, including full discovery work, pleadings, practice, memoranda or briefs, and actual trial or hearing presentation, in Superior Court, various administrative hearings, or appellate courts.
- Performs a variety of legal office work and other civil legal work, including consulting on Public Records Act matters and undertaking major projects as required with minimal supervision.
Family Law and Support
- Performs all of the duties of a Family Support Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and/or Special Attorney General appointment by the State of Washington.
- Successfully manages cases at all stages of review, and litigates the most complex child support actions.
- Establishes and maintains effective and positive work relationships with groups and individuals inside and outside the office, particularly attorneys, support staff, Bench, Bar, county government, Division of Child Support, and other administrative bodies, and community.
- Understands that the paramount duty is to seek justice, keeps track of all costs associated with each case; time allocation to work performed and, while cost should never direct the action that will be taken on a case, the use of broad discretion regarding the allocation of resources must be considered.
Other Duties:
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I:
- Graduation from a recognized and accredited school of law or completion of the Rule 9 Law Clerk Program and admission to the Bar of the State of Washington
- Member in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association.
- Knowledge of traffic, juvenile and criminal laws of the State of Washington; rules and procedures of justice and superior courts; basic techniques of preparation of traffic and criminal cases.
- Ability to perform basic legal research and present evidence in atmosphere of criminal trial or Civil litigation.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II:
- Graduation from a recognized and accredited school of law or completion of the Rule 9 Law Clerk Program and admission to the Bar of the State of Washington
- Must have a minimum of three years of practice as an attorney with criminal trial experience or civil experience or its equivalent.
- Member in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association.
- Knowledge of traffic and criminal laws of the State of Washington; rules and procedures of juvenile justice. district and superior courts; basic techniques of preparation and prosecution of juvenile, traffic and felony criminal cases.
- Ability to perform legal research; analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedents to legal problems; present law, facts, evidence, and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form; work harmoniously with law enforcement and court personnel and maintain good public relations.
Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I:
- Graduation from a recognized and accredited school of law or completion of the Rule 9 Law Clerk Program and admission to the Bar of the State of Washington.
- Member in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association.
- Must have a minimum of six years of practice as an attorney with criminal trial experience or its equivalent.
- Knowledge of traffic and criminal laws of the State of Washington; rules and procedures of juvenile justice. district and superior courts; basic techniques of preparation and prosecution of juvenile, traffic and felony criminal cases.
- Ability to perform legal research; analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedents to legal problems; present law, facts, evidence, and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form; work harmoniously with law enforcement and court personnel and maintain good public relations.
Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II:
- Graduation from a recognized and accredited school of law or completion of the Rule 9 Law Clerk Program and admission to the Bar of the State of Washington.
- Must have a minimum of ten years of practice as an attorney with criminal trial experience or its equivalent.
- Knowledge
of traffic and criminal laws of the State of Washington; rules and
procedures of juvenile justice. district and superior courts; basic
techniques of preparation and prosecution of juvenile, traffic and
felony criminal cases.
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