What are the responsibilities and job description for the County Attorney 3 or 4 – Civil Division – 2 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney/Experienced Torts Litigators position at Pierce County?
Description
County Attorney 3 - $111,153.71 - $146,156.56
County Attorney 4 - $129,180.64 - $166,380.28
Position Summary
Why it's a Great Opportunity:
The Civil Division of the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is looking for two experienced, highly motivated Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys (DPAs) whose work will focus on civil torts litigation. 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 Attorney’s Office HERE .
Why It's a Great Department
The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's 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 two experienced deputy prosecutors with significant expertise in tort litigation. These positions are responsible for high level work in the legal field as assistant to the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney acting as a legal representative of Pierce County. In addition to performing all the duties as set forth for a County Attorney 1, 2 and 3, the employee may be called upon to assist the prosecutor in formulating policy for the office, setting goals for the office and assisting in the selection of the best personnel to fulfill those goals. An attorney in this classification exercises independent judgement, initiative and resourcefulness in adapting laws, policies, and precedents to complex situations or to advise regarding a proper course of action. The employee will have demonstrated exceptional qualities in mentoring and motivating staff to assist individual employees in realizing their fullest potential with a view to accomplishing the Prosecutor’s role in serving the community and focusing individuals on how we best serve the public. Duties are performed with professional discretion and within office guidelines, professional ethics and standards, and legal requirements.
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 help Make Pierce County a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
Core Daily Responsibilities
An employee in this classification involves complex legal work involving civil tort litigation as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in the Civil Division. In addition to performing all of the duties required of a County Attorney 1 and 2, the employee will serve as lead attorney on more complex civil 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.
COUNTY ATTORNEY 4
This classification is distinguished from the County Attorney 3 classification by being predominately assigned to the most complex civil tort cases. This classification may also have supervisory responsibility for a unit in the department’s Civil Division and may be requested to assist in formulating policy for the department and providing recommendations on personnel issues.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS COUNTY ATTORNEY 3 or 4:
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) with 3-5 years practicing law.
Preferred Requirements
Experience in civil torts litigation.
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 and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration
Supplemental Information
To Be Considered For This Opportunity Please
At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means 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 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?
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
County Attorney 3 - $111,153.71 - $146,156.56
County Attorney 4 - $129,180.64 - $166,380.28
Position Summary
Why it's a Great Opportunity:
The Civil Division of the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is looking for two experienced, highly motivated Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys (DPAs) whose work will focus on civil torts litigation. 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 Attorney’s Office HERE .
Why It's a Great Department
The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's 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 two experienced deputy prosecutors with significant expertise in tort litigation. These positions are responsible for high level work in the legal field as assistant to the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney acting as a legal representative of Pierce County. In addition to performing all the duties as set forth for a County Attorney 1, 2 and 3, the employee may be called upon to assist the prosecutor in formulating policy for the office, setting goals for the office and assisting in the selection of the best personnel to fulfill those goals. An attorney in this classification exercises independent judgement, initiative and resourcefulness in adapting laws, policies, and precedents to complex situations or to advise regarding a proper course of action. The employee will have demonstrated exceptional qualities in mentoring and motivating staff to assist individual employees in realizing their fullest potential with a view to accomplishing the Prosecutor’s role in serving the community and focusing individuals on how we best serve the public. Duties are performed with professional discretion and within office guidelines, professional ethics and standards, and legal requirements.
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 help Make Pierce County a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
Core Daily Responsibilities
- Handles complex legal matters and litigation on behalf of Pierce County both in State and Federal Courts. Initially involved at the claim stage, the attorney will remain involved through pre-trial preparation, trial and any appeals taken therefrom.
- Works directly with elected officials and appointed department heads to provide legal advice, and the drafting and preparing legal opinions and memoranda.
- May be called upon to perform the duties and functions of either the Chief or Assistant Chief Civil Deputy in the event of the absence of one or the other, or both.
- Frequently relied upon by other attorneys within the office for both legal and strategic advice.
- May assist the prosecutor in formulating policy for the office.
- May assist the prosecutor in setting goals for the office and in recommending the best personnel to fulfill those goals.
- Analyzes, appraises, organizes facts, evidence and precedents derived from case law; makes presentations before courts, legislative bodies, and administrative agencies.
- Supervises, motivates, and manages personnel. Promotes teamwork and acts as a positive role model.
An employee in this classification involves complex legal work involving civil tort litigation as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in the Civil Division. In addition to performing all of the duties required of a County Attorney 1 and 2, the employee will serve as lead attorney on more complex civil 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.
COUNTY ATTORNEY 4
This classification is distinguished from the County Attorney 3 classification by being predominately assigned to the most complex civil tort cases. This classification may also have supervisory responsibility for a unit in the department’s Civil Division and may be requested to assist in formulating policy for the department and providing recommendations on personnel issues.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS COUNTY ATTORNEY 3 or 4:
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) with 3-5 years practicing law.
Preferred Requirements
Experience in civil torts litigation.
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 and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration
Supplemental Information
To Be Considered For This Opportunity Please
- Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs .
- If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov 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 (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.
At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means 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 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?
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Salary : $146,157 - $166,380
