DEFENSE ATTORNEY I II or III
DEFENSE ATTORNEY I II or III
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$ 6825 - 7098
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Job Description
Thurston County Public Defense is currently recruiting for one 1 Defense Attorney for placement in the District Court Unit supporting misdemeanor cases. Depending upon qualifications the successful applicants will be placed either at a Defense Attorney I Defense Attorney II or Defense Attorney III level. The Defense Attorney classifications are distinguished by years of experience and the responsibility to handle both adult and juvenile felony and misdemeanor caseloads.
The salary range for these classifications are as follows. Salary placement will be dependent on qualifications.
- Defense Attorney I salary: $6825 $7098 monthly
- Defense Attorney II salary: $7453 $10142 monthly
- Defense Attorney III salary: $10578 $13188 monthly
Essential functions may include but are not limited to the following:
- Manage a full felony misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor caseload (depending on unit assignment).
- Review police reports interview witnesses work with the court and Prosecutor to resolve cases. Appropriately utilizes nonattorney professional services.
- Review reports from DSHS interview appropriate parties work with the Attorney Generals office case workers social workers experts court personnel to resolve cases.
- Perform a variety of legal office work prepare appropriate legal pleadings perform necessary research and maintain required statistical information.
- Prepare cases for trial pretrial and posttrial hearings and/or plea bargains with the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney.
- Assist other attorneys in matters of trial strategy tactics and legal research and analysis.
- Handle miscellaneous calendar duties such as arraignment calendars initial appearance calendars and interpreter calendars.
WHO WE ARE:
Thurston County Public Defense Mission:To Defend and Protect Our Clients Constitutional Rights One Person at a Time
Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized appreciated and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each persons talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures lifestyles backgrounds and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values.Thurston County Racial Equity and Inclusion Webpage
WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES:
- WorkLife Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals lifestyle.
- Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team you will enjoy great employee benefits including a retirement plan pretax savings accounts as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family. Please visitThurston County Employee Benefit Plansfor more information.
- Paid Leave:Fulltime regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paidholidays.
- Robust Training Program:Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career learn new skill sets and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry. We also encourage our staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences.
- Flexible Work Schedules:Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
- Deferred Compensation:The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA:Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for outofpocket health care and daycare expenses with pretax dollars.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness:This is a federal program which allows fulltime public service employees who have made 120 qualifying payments for certain loans to get their student loans repaid.Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Why youll love it here: Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washingtons South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean the area boasts the perfect blend of yearround outdoor activities including boating hiking skiing and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia known for its many restaurants microbreweries coffee shops Farmers markets kids activities history and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at .
Message to potential applicants:We understand that some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the functions or skills listed in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and we understand that may be someone who will learn some of these skills on the job. If you are interested in this position and meet the minimum qualifications we encourage you to go ahead and apply! Feel free to think about how you will bring your own set of skills to the role and tell us about the potential that you hold.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Defense Attorney I
- Graduation from an ABA accredited school of law and must be a member of the Washington State Bar Association.
- Knowledge of all criminal rules of Washington State techniques of interviewing and preparation and defense of all variety of criminal cases with emphasis on lower level felonies and all misdemeanors.
- Knowledge of RCW 13.34 good communication with parents legal custodians and guardians.
- 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 and maintain good public relations.
Defense Attorney II
- All qualifications for Defense Attorney I AND
- Two years of practice as an attorney with criminal trial experience or its equivalent.
Defense Attorney III
- All qualification for Defense Attorney I AND
- Ten years of practice as an attorney with a minimum of three years trial experience in the trial of criminal cases.
OTHER RELATED RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:
Questions about this recruitment Please contact:
This position is:
- Not represented by a Union
- Eligible for benefits
- Not eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Items required for consideration:
- Application
- Resume
- Letter of Interest
- Applicant Disclosure Form (Pursuant to RCW Section 43.43.830
- Proof of current membership with the Washington State Bar Association
Please note: Information in this announcement is subject to change without notice at any time during the length of the job advertisement.
THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment services and activities which is free from restriction based on race sex marital status color creed or religion national origin age sexual orientation including gender expression or identity pregnancy status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status genetic information or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston Countys Human Resources at. Those who are deaf deafblind hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 711 (orto connect with Washington Relay.
Employment Type
Full-Time
