The following documents are required to be submitted with your application. Applications that do not include all required documents may not be considered:
• Resume
• Cover Letter

• Assists or independently represents the County or a client in court, at various stages of the criminal justice process.    
• Evaluates and analyzes the facts and evidence of cases or assignments. 
• Conducts legal research and analysis, provides legal opinions or memorandums, prepares/files/responds to various legal documents and correspondence within prescribed timeframes.
• Addresses issues, questions and concerns regarding statutory procedures and requirements.  
• Works with investigators, paralegals, and other administrative staff to manage court dates, filings, and case investigations.
• Maintains appropriate communication with individuals party to a case/assignment.  
• Researches and stays informed of new court decisions, new laws and revised rules and regulations. 
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

• As an Attorney 1 (Criminal) in the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office:  

  • Performs professional legal work in preparing and prosecuting cases from initial filing through trial and appeal.   Represents the County in hearings and trials (bench and jury); files charges, presents motions, pleadings, and arguments in court; interviews witnesses, law enforcement, victims and others; offers settlement negotiations, etc.   

• As an Attorney 1 (Civil) in Prosecuting Attorney’s Office:  

  • Assists or independently represents the County in civil matters at any stage of the litigation process; advocates on behalf of County for Involuntary Treatment Act matters; conducts legal research regarding County, State, and Federal rules and regulations; may draft deeds, leases and contracts; answers inquiries from private citizens or their attorneys, etc.  

• Note:   The Elected Prosecutor maintains the discretion to reassign Deputy Prosecuting Attorney incumbents to any division within the office (e.g. Civil, Criminal Law, Family Law, etc.). 

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)  from an accredited college or university school of law.
• Licensed to practice law, with WA State Bar Association (WSBA) membership in good standing. 
  • If not yet admitted to the practice of law, candidates may be hired who possess a J.D. and have functioned as a WSBA licensed Rule 9 Legal Intern in the nine (9) months prior to their employment application date.  If hired under Rule 9 status, candidates must sit for and pass the WA State Bar Examination or otherwise be admitted to the practice of law in WA State by the WSBA within a specified timeframe (not to exceed one year from date of hire) as a condition of continued employment.
• Public Defender’s Office only: if not licensed to practice law in WA State, must meet the requirements under APR 8- Exception for Indigent Representation.  
  • Candidate must be a member in good standing of the bar in another state and have applied and be pending approval by the WSBA under WA Supreme Court APR 3.   
• One (1) year of prior experience as a law clerk or legal intern is preferred.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of criminal or civil law as required by the position.
• Knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
• Skilled in communicating effectively both orally and in writing, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the general public and parties affected by the court and administration.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate and organize facts, evidence and legal procedures and to present information orally and in writing in a clear and logical form.
• Ability to analyze and prepare a variety of legal documents and instruments.