Job Summary

Clark County Washington is a growing and diverse community. The Prosecutor’s Office recognizes that it is our responsibility to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are creative, forward-thinking, and inclusive in our approach to justice. The department encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.

At Clark County, we commit to advance diversity, equity and inclusivity with our employees.

The Clark County Prosecuting Attorney has an opening for a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I/II or Senior in the Civil Division. Duties of this position include representing the county in litigation, providing legal advice to county departments and elected officials, contract review and other duties as assigned. Can discuss opportunity to work remotely up to half time.

The ideal candidate will have the following strengths:
• Experience working with municipal governments
• Civil Litigation
• Contract negotiation and review
• Administrative law and working with law enforcement agencies

The successful candidate’s salary will be dependent on qualifications and related experience. Applicants must be a member of the Washington State Bar Association, in good standing. The successful candidate for this position will be subject to fingerprinting and a criminal history record check.

Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be scheduled accordingly. Please submit a cover letter AND resume.

Qualifications

Experience and Training:

For DPA I, II or Senior:

·         Equivalent to a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

·         Membership in the State Bar of Washington or pending results of Washington State Bar examination

·         Four or more years of responsible experience in a law office as a practicing attorney for DPA II. For Senior DPA: Five or more years of highly responsible experience in a law office as a practicing attorney.

·         Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities will be considered.

·         As a condition of employment, the successful candidate for this position will be subject to fingerprinting prior to their first day of work and a criminal history record check

Knowledge of: Ordinances, statutes, and court decisions relating to civil or criminal prosecution; judicial procedure and rules of evidence; methods of legal research; pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations; established precedents and sources of legal reference applicable to prosecuting activities.

Ability to: Learn the established precedents and sources of legal reference applicable to prosecuting activities; represent the County in a variety of civil prosecution proceedings; analyze, appraise, organize, and present facts, evidence, and precedents in a clear and logical manner; analyze and prepare a wide variety of legal documents; research, analyze, and evaluate new program techniques, methods, and procedures; interpret and apply legal principles and procedures; prepare and present cases in court; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including County and other government officials, community groups, the general public, and media representatives.  Provide complex administrative and professional staff assistance to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office; assist in the implementation of prosecuting attorney goals, objectives, and practices; present difficult or complex cases in court; conduct research on complex legal problems and prepare sound legal opinions.

Examples of Duties

Selection Process:
 

Application materials must include a resume and cover letter.  Additional skills testing may also be required for this position.  

Resumes and other documents must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application.  Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.

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