ATTORNEY 2 / ATTORNEY 3 - CIVIL

The Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney - Civil Division is seeking 

Attorney 2 or Attorney 3 to join their team!

The Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney-Civil Division is seeking a WSBA licensed attorney with a minimum of two years’ experience in general civil litigation. Responsibilities will include all aspects of civil litigation practice including gathering and analyzing evidence, propounding and responding to discovery, motion practice, mediation, conducting depositions, attending court appearances, trial preparation, presenting the case at trial, and appellate practice. This position will provide opportunities in tort and civil rights defense, nuisance abatement, condemnations, property disputes, and construction and public records litigation. The candidate must have a strong work ethic, excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational skills, and superior attention to detail. We are looking for someone with energy, the ability to manage rapidly changing priorities and deadlines, and who works well independently and under pressure. We are a small office of nine highly experienced and competent civil attorneys. We have high standards in our work product and for the support we provide to our county clients. We are proud of our collegial environment, are supportive of one another, and thrive on the collective teamwork of those who work in our office.

Appointed positions in this classification are at-will and the incumbents' continued employment with the County is at the discretion of the elected Prosecutor. The appointment of an incumbent in a position in this classification may be revoked at any time with or without cause and without right to appeal.
 

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample with your application.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Attorney 2:

• Graduation from a recognized and accredited school of law; and
• Membership in the Washington State Bar Association and admission to practice before State Courts.; and 
• At least twelve months of prior experience in area of assignment. 

Attorney 3:

• Graduation from a recognized and accredited school of law; and
• Membership in the Washington State Bar Association and admission to practice before State Courts; and
• At least five years of prior experience in area of assignment, a significant amount of jury trial and/or courtroom experience and qualified to handle contested trial matters with moderate to low supervision. 

Criminal Conviction Standards: 

• The successful incumbent will or may have unsupervised access to a vulnerable adult, or a vulnerable person, or access to a secured/confidential facility or computer system(s). As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies, which may include fingerprinting. 
  1. Please review the following list of disqualifying crimes and negative actions to determine if you meet our standard for this position: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/ffa/disqualifying-list-crimes-and-negative-actions 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

(The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Kitsap County provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The duties in this position are performed in an office setting, and may be required to lift at least 20 pounds.
•  Standing and sitting for extended periods, typing and repetitive desk work.  
• Incumbents may be exposed to hostile individuals while in the courtroom setting

• Perform the statutory duties of the prosecuting attorney as assigned, including but not limited to the duties appearing in chapter 36.27 RCW to advise the county legislative authority and all county officers, represent the county in all civil proceedings, and prosecute and defend the county in all civil actions.
• Confer and advise assigned County officials concerning their respective duties, powers, functions and obligations.
• Research and analyze complex legal situations and present legal alternatives.
• Practice preventive laws by interpreting, projecting, and apply legal/municipal law trends.
• Participate in County short and long-term planning to assure proper consideration of legal issues.
• Perform legal research and provide opinions and advice on various legal matters for County officials and departments, interpreting laws, regulations, and judicial precedent that impact County decision making.
• Prepare, review, and edit ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, policies and procedures, and other legal documents; provide advice as to the legal acceptability of such documents, taking great care during the drafting process to achieve clarity in the wording of legal documents.
• Monitor everyday activities for legal and procedural correctness.
• Analyze issues, laws, application of laws to facts, and conclusions, and where necessary encourage clients to provide additional information, more or better data, and further explanation to withstand review by a judge, jury, or administrative tribunal.
• Serve as an advocate for the County in its interactions with other agencies, reviewing courts, and the general public.
• Investigate claims and complaints by or against the County or its officers; provide advice on action to be taken in the defense or prosecution of claims and complaints; prepare matters for hearings; represent the County in such hearings.
• Assist Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys II, III, and IV in preparation of cases for trials and hearings.
• Evaluate evidence, including scientific, medical, and expert witness evidence and present the same in fact findings, and bench and jury trials.
• Work with clients and witnesses to provide legal advice and counsel in the investigation, preparation, testimony, and status of cases.
• Respond to client inquiries in matters relating to their official business.
• Attend trainings and comply with Continuing Education requirements of the Washington State Bar Association.
• Meet the minimum billable hours threshold.
• Performing such other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Civil Deputy.

• Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public.  Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms.  The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
• This position is classified as exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• This position is classified as "at will”.   Incumbent's continued employment is at the discretion of the Director/Elected Official/Board of County Commissioners.
• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
• This recruitment is being used to fill an existing open position, and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
• Work hours for this position are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  

Salary : $94,121 - $144,153