County Attorney 3 Prosecutor's Office Criminal Division

Why its a Great Opportunity:
The Criminal Division of the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorneys Office is looking for an experienced highly motivated criminal trial attorney to join our office as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (DPA) focusing on Criminal trial work.

If you seek challenging meaningful legal work and a chance to give back to your community while working in a collegial office this is a great opportunity.

Learn more about the Prosecuting Attorneys OfficeHERE.

Why Its a Great Department:
The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorneys Office is committed to the recruitment hiring retention and promotion of a diverse staff. Our commitment to diversity creates a strong and collegial office that promotes respect for the community we serve.

Our Department takes great pride in the collegial environment we have created. We are supportive of one another highly competent and thrive on the collective teamwork of those who work in our office. We have high standards in our work product and for the support we provide.

How to be Successful in this Role:

We are looking for an experienced trial attorney with significant expertise in criminal work.

You will perform duties with professional discretion and within office guidelines professional ethics and standards and legal requirements. The ability to handle high volume caseload work under pressure with tight timelines is essential and the ability to collaborate with clients and colleagues in a collaborative work environment.

Your Future in this Role:

This is a great opportunity to give back to the community in which you live and keep Pierce County a place people are proud to call home.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Represents the State of Washington at all stages of criminal proceedings at the Superior Court level the Juvenile Court level or at the Appellate Court level.
• Manages a substantial caseload.
• Prepares appropriate briefs for litigation pre-trial trial and on appeal.
• Prepares witnesses and strategy for trial.
• Advises detectives during the investigation of major cases to hold offenders legally accountable for their crimes.
• Represents the State of Washington as the lead attorney on more complex criminal cases such as multi-defendant cases homicide cases and death penalty cases.
• May act in a supervisory role for attorneys and support staff.
• Initiates Special Inquiry Court Proceedings to aid in obtaining documents and testimony through secret investigative court proceedings.

An employee in this classification represents the State of Washington as a deputy prosecuting attorney in the prosecution of felony offenses at the Superior Court level the Juvenile Court level or at the Appellate Court addition to performing all of the duties as set forth for a County Attorney 1 and 2 the employee will serve as lead attorney on more complex criminal cases such as multi-defendant cases homicide cases and death penalty cases. The employee may also act in a supervisory role. Duties are to be performed with professional discretion within office guidelines professional ethics standards and legal requirements.

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• Must be admitted as an attorney in the State of Washington (RCW 36.27.010) and a U.S. Citizen (RCW 36.27.010 RCW 36.27.040 and RCW 29).
• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience working as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney with oral and written advocacy skills.
• Experience in charging negotiating sentencing and trial work.

Special Requirements:

• As a condition of employment the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed 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 at at 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 screens and interviews.

At Pierce County diversity equity and inclusion mean commitment not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit develop and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds cultures lifestyles and perspectives committed to our vision. Employees of the County have a local direct and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home

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We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.