County Attorney 2 - Assigned Counsel
County Attorney 2 - Assigned Counsel
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Position Summary
Why Its a Great Opportunity:
This is a great opportunity for an experienced attorney to work on complex cases including Adult Felony Class B C and occasional Class A Felonies all Juvenile Delinquency cases and Dependency/Termination of Parental Rights proceedings. You may also be assigned to act as a senior litigator in DACs Adult Misdemeanor Division. You will help define and maintain current standards of professional behavior and continually examine DACs work environment to improve operations and protocols. You may also be called upon to represent DAC externally to the justice system and public. The Public Defense Conflict Office handles Adult Felony cases only.
Some of the projects you may support include:
1. APPR Project
2. Issues related to State v. Blake
2. Juvenile Resentencing matters including LWOP matters
4. Trueblood issues
Why Its a Great Department:
The Department of Assigned Counsel (DAC) is responsible for the delivery of mandated legal services to indigent persons accused of crimes in the Pierce County Superior Court; Pierce County District Courts; Municipal Courts in Tacoma Fircrest and Ruston; and Pierce County Juvenile Court proceedings. DAC also provides constitutionally mandated legal services to indigent parents involved in Juvenile Court dependency and termination proceedings and to persons detained for involuntary civil commitment proceedings at Western State Hospital and other evaluation and treatment facilities.
The mission of the Department of Assigned Counsel is to provide and administer the public defense delivery system in Pierce County in a manner that assures eligible people receive professional and effective representation while efficiently utilizing public resources. The Department of Assigned Counsel provides professional highquality representation to individuals in a variety of settings.
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How to be Successful in the Role:
You will bring your strong interpersonal skills excellent research and writing skills commitment to social justice ability to provide quality legal representation and zealous advocacy for indigent clients at all stages of criminal proceedings to this role.
You must also be a selfmotivated consistent professional who not only understands but has demonstrated superior competence in representation obligations pursuant to Indigent Defense Standards. This position requires you to be present and available for staff on the team.
Your Future in this Role:
In this role you will further develop your leadership be challenged on a daily basis and help to define and streamline processes and protocols. In additionPierce County offers a Leadership Certificate Program Employee Resource Groups and many other learning and growth opportunities.
Core Daily Responsibilities:- Maintain a highvolume case load and prepare appropriate written correspondence for litigation.
- May provide direction to coordinate the activities of internal and external support staff.
- Exercise considerable independent judgment initiative resourcefulness in adapting policies and precedents to complex situations or to select a proper course of action.
- Act as mentor to County Attorneys 1 by actively conveying skills and knowledge.
- Accept appointments to provide representation in more complex case settings.
- Consult with staff within the Division for legal and strategic advice.
Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited law school AND
- Member of the Washington State Bar Association (in good standing)
- Three or more years of legal experience in indigent defense.
- Willingness to accept appointment as cocounsel to more/most complex adult felony cases.
- Submit a resume a substantive cover letter with notable accomplishments and an original writing sample.
Special Requirements and/or Qualifications- A valid Washington State Drivers License is required.
As a condition of employment the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed casebycase and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration. Supplemental Information
- Supplemental Information:To be considered for this opportunity please:
- Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting APPLY above or go to: you have a question about this opportunity please email the Recruitment Team at and specify the Job Number and Title.
- If you do not have internet access you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
- Individuals needing accommodation in the application testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources atat least two days prior to the need.
This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the Countys needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments phone screen and interviews.
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