What are the responsibilities and job description for the County Attorney 3 or 4 – Criminal/Experienced Trial Attorney 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 Criminal Division of the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is looking for an experienced, highly motivated criminal trial attorney to join our office as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (DPA) focusing on Criminal trial work.
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 an experienced trial attorney with significant expertise in criminal work.
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 represents the State of Washington as a deputy prosecuting attorney in the prosecution of felony offenses at the Superior Court level, the Juvenile Court level, or at the Appellate Court level. In addition to performing all of the duties as set forth for a County Attorney 1 and II, the employee will serve as lead attorney on more complex criminal cases such as multi-defendant cases, homicide cases and death penalty 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
An employee in this classification performs highly complex professional work representing the State of Washington as a deputy prosecuting attorney in the prosecution of felony offenses at the Superior Court level. In addition to performing all of the duties as set forth for a County Attorney I, II and III, 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. The employee will have demonstrated exceptional qualities in mentoring and motivating staff in order 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 to be performed with professional discretion within office guidelines, professional ethics, standards and legal requirements.
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 criminal trial work.
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 Criminal Division of the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is looking for an experienced, highly motivated criminal trial attorney to join our office as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (DPA) focusing on Criminal trial work.
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 an experienced trial attorney with significant expertise in criminal work.
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
- Represents the State of Washington at all stages of criminal proceedings at the Superior Court level, the Juvenile Court level or at the Appellate Court level.
- Manages a substantial caseload.
- Prepares appropriate briefs for litigation, pre-trial, trial, and on appeal.
- Prepares witnesses and strategy for trial.
- Advises detectives during the investigation of major cases to hold offenders legally accountable for their crimes.
- Represents the State of Washington as the lead attorney on more complex criminal cases such as multi-defendant cases, homicide cases and death penalty cases.
- May act in a supervisory role for attorneys and support staff.
- Initiates Special Inquiry Court Proceedings to aid in obtaining documents and testimony through secret investigative court proceedings.
An employee in this classification represents the State of Washington as a deputy prosecuting attorney in the prosecution of felony offenses at the Superior Court level, the Juvenile Court level, or at the Appellate Court level. In addition to performing all of the duties as set forth for a County Attorney 1 and II, the employee will serve as lead attorney on more complex criminal cases such as multi-defendant cases, homicide cases and death penalty 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
An employee in this classification performs highly complex professional work representing the State of Washington as a deputy prosecuting attorney in the prosecution of felony offenses at the Superior Court level. In addition to performing all of the duties as set forth for a County Attorney I, II and III, 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. The employee will have demonstrated exceptional qualities in mentoring and motivating staff in order 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 to be performed with professional discretion within office guidelines, professional ethics, standards and legal requirements.
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 criminal trial work.
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
