Deputy Prosecuting Attorney District Court Filing Unit (Term-Limited)
Job Location:
Seattle, WA - USA
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Job Summary
- Summary
The Mainstream Criminal Division of the King County Prosecuting Attorneys Office is seeking multiple highly motivated attorneys with a commitment to justice integrity compassion leadership and professionalism to join our office as term-limited Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys in the District Court Unit. These are excellent opportunities to develop expertise and gain courtroom experience particularly for new and less experienced attorneys. If you seek enriching meaningful work and a chance to serve your community while working as part of a dynamic team this opportunity may be for you.
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.
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 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
Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys (DPAs) cover work at courthouses in Seattle Kent and Redmond. All deputies are expected to be able to work at any of those locations. The starting location will be in Seattle.
Attorneys hired into these roles are primarily assigned to work in our District Court Unit handling gross misdemeanor cases. Core business hours are 8:30-4:30 with the occasional weekend or holiday calendar coverage required. The main responsibility for this role is to be part of the District Court Unit Filing team which includes the following responsibilities:
- Review police reports referred for potential charges applying knowledge of the applicable RCWs relevant case law and internal filing standards in order to make a well-reasoned determination if a charge can or should be filed.
- Exercise good judgement and discretion while deciding what cases/charges to file.
- Exercise good judgement as it relates to bail or filing cases on warrant.
- Create detailed filing notes that outline facts spot evidentiary issues and anticipate legal arguments made by defense.
- Identify missing or additional pieces of evidence which should be requested at the filing stage.
- Timely make filing decisions to avoid excessive backlog and meet constitutional requirements for individuals in custody on the investigation calendar.
- Court Calendar coverage may be required in order to meet court obligations in either Seattle Kent or Redmond Courthouses.
Term-Limited DPA contracts last 12 months(with the possibility of extension) and enjoy the same robust benefits package as non-contract employees. These positions are represented by the King County Prosecuting Attorneys Association.
These positions are primarily in-person with some ability to telecommute each week as business needs allow subject to a telecommuting agreement. Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
- Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
Strong legal research writing and analytical skills.
Strong work ethic and commitment to working effectively in a team environment.
Strong commitment to race equity and social justice issues including working on personal cultural competency.
Passion and eagerness to learn trial skills.
Strong ability to accept feedback and coaching and to implement it into practice.
- Must be Washington State Bar qualified.
- Supplemental Information
- Special Requirements:
- Member in good standing with the Washington State Bar.
- Able to work at any of our three locations (Seattle Kent Redmond).
- Must submit to a criminal history check which will include fingerprinting.
Salary: $92770 - $153722 annually commensurate with experience
Application Process:
1. Fully complete King County application*
2. Attach Cover Letter addressed to the Hiring Committee
3. Attach Resume
4. Answer supplemental questions
*Applications or supplemental questionnaires that state see my resume or that are blank are considered incomplete and will not be considered competitive.
For more information regarding this recruitment please contact:
Selene Poulsen (she/her)
Senior Human Resources AnalystForbes named King County as one of Washington States best employers. Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a differenceCome join the teamdedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.
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) EmployerNo 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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