Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Juvenile Division
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Juvenile Division
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Summary
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Juvenile Division- We exercise the power given to us by the people with fairness and humility.
- We serve our diverse community support victims and families and hold individuals accountable.
- We develop innovative and collaborative solutions for King County and the State of Washington.
Our office is composed of six divisions that are further organized into specialized units:We value diversity and strive to hire a workforce that reflects the community that we serve. It is essential to our mission that we create and maintain an office that is diverse and inclusive. All PAO employees are expected to participate in PAO equity work and attend equity trainings and discussions. PAO employees are expected to comply with race equity and social justice principles and to work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.
To learn more about the Prosecuting Attorneys Office (PAO) please visit our website.Job Duties
The Juvenile Division is seeking an attorney with experience in criminal law preferably with prior juvenile/felony level filing cases negotiating cases and trial experience. The attorney will be responsible for vertically handling a large caseload of juvenile criminal matters. This attorney will be expected to effectively file negotiate and try cases. This position will also involve regular calendar coverage with occasional coverage on weekends via telecommute. The candidate should demonstrate an interest in applying Restorative Justice practices. Juvenile Division attorneys are also encouraged and expected to engage in community outreach as needed.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
- Skill in planning preparing presenting and conducting case strategies to prosecute criminal cases.
- Skill in presenting criminal cases in court.
- Skill in interpreting and explaining policy and law to officials other professionals and victims/witnesses.
- Skill in managing complex caseloads and maintaining appropriate records logs and case files.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse professionals and general public.
- Strong legal research writing and analytical skills.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to working effectively in a team environment.
- Strong commitment to Race Equity Social and Justice issues including working on personal cultural competency.
Special Requirements:
- Member in good standing with the Washington State Bar.
- Must submit to a criminal history check.
- U.S. Citizenship or a lawful permanent resident (per RCW 36.27 and 29A.04 and Article VI of the WA Constitution).
Supplemental Information
Salary:$103272 - $148165 Commensurate with 2 to approximately 10 years of experience.
For more information regarding this recruitment please contact:
Application & Interview Process:
Jamie Kvistad Assistant Chief Deputy of the Juvenile Division -
1. Attach cover letter & resume
2. Attach writing sample
3. Answer supplemental questions
TheProsecuting Attorneys Officeis dedicated to making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
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Employment Type
Full-Time
