Attorney Employment Section Civil Division
Job Location:
Seattle, WA - USA
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Job Summary
- Summary
Generally the Civil Division provides comprehensive legal services to King County government including all County elected and appointed officials department heads and with the managers of numerous county agencies and departments. Serving in its role as an in-house law firm for the County the Civil Division works closely with its clients in solving a wide range of legal problems by providing legal advice and representation of King County. The Civil Division is composed of about 65 lawyers organized into eight specialized sections: (1) Contracts (2) County Services (3) Transportation & Real Property (4) Labor and Employment (5) Land Use (6) Natural Resources (7) Litigation and (8) ITA.
About the King County Prosecuting Attorneys Office
Guided by our core values of Integrity Compassion Professionalism and Leadership our mission is to do Justice:
- 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 ourwebsite.- Job Duties
The successful candidate will litigate labor and employment administrative matters on behalf of all County clients (Executive departments Council PAO Superior Court and District Court) in labor arbitrations and in other administrative forums including the King County Personnel Board the Office of Administrative Hearings the Washington Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) and the King County Personnel Board. This position does not generally handle state/federal employment litigation which is handled separately in the Litigation Section.
The successful candidate will also act as in-house counsel on labor and employment issuesproviding preventative advising to County clients all aspects of labor and employment law including but not limited to discrimination issues workplace investigations and discipline wage and hour issues labor issues and leave issues. The successful candidate will also advise on applicable King County Code provisions Executive Superior Court District Court and Legislative branch policies.
We are providing acourtesy link to the Rules of Professional Conductfor candidates to consider and review to ensure they are meeting any requirements particularly for those who currently represent individuals in any King County-related the supplemental question section please acknowledge you have reviewed this and that youre aware of these obligations.- Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
- Outstanding client relations skills;
- Exceptional analytical abilities;
- Ability to present a persuasive case to a fact finder;
- Excellent legal research and writing skills;
- Ability to effectively represent the County in labor arbitrations and in other administrative forums;
- Demonstrates initiative and an ability to successfully work with a team on complex matters;
- Strong commitment to Race Equity and Social Justiceincluding continued development of personal cultural humility/competence and applying that development to advising and representation;
- 3-5 years previous litigation and/or labor and employment law experience desired but not required.
- Supplemental Information
Salary: 122671 - $174028 annually commensurate with 3 - 20 years of experience.
Application Process:
1. Fully complete King County application*
2. Attach Resume & Cover Letter addressed to the Hiring Committee3. Attach a three page or more writing sample related to a civil motion or brief.
*Applications or supplemental questionnaires that state see my resume or that are blank are considered incomplete and will not be considered competitive.
4. Answer supplemental questions
Special Requirements:- Member in good standing with the Washington State Bar.
- Must submit to a criminal history check.
Location:The Civil Division is located in the Columbia Center in downtown Seattle.
Telecommuting: Attorneys in the Civil Division enjoy a hybrid work schedule that allows telecommuting three days one week two days the next with in-office work required on Wednesdays. If a successful candidate is new to the Prosecuting Attorneys Office they may be required to work in-office three days every week for six months.
For more information regarding this recruitment please contact:Selene Poulsen (she/her)
Sr. Human Resources Analyst
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The King County Prosecuting Attorneys Office is 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 sex race color national origin ethnicity religious affiliation disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression age except by minimum age and retirement provisions pregnancy status as a family caregiver parental status marital status military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the persons sexual orientation or gender identity or expression citizenship or immigration status genetic information or other protected class. However to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law regulation or government contract it is not an unfair practice.
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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