Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

JOB
** Currently looking to fill two (2) positions based off this job posting** **This position is posted until filled**The Grays Harbor County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is seeking resumes from highly motivated and qualified individuals to fill a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney position. Duties may include prosecution of District Court, Juvenile Court, and/or Superior Court cases, or civil representation of the County depending on level of qualifications and need to fill specific positions. The deputy prosecutor may be assigned based on qualification and experience, as a district court deputy, juvenile deputy, felony deputy, family support or civil deputy. NOTE: Depending upon qualifications, the successful applicant will be placed at a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I or II classification or Sr. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I or II classificationUnder the direction of the Prosecuting Attorney, the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney either provide legal representation to prosecute a broad range of difficult and complex criminal cases in District, Juvenile, or Superior Court including bench and jury trials of felonies, gross misdemeanors, misdemeanors and violations that occur in Grays Harbor County; or the Deputy may perform legal research and prepares comprehensive legal opinions for County officials, prepares and reviews County legal documents, and prepares and tries County civil litigation, including that of a high-priority nature, in the Superior Court, various administrative hearings, or appellate courts. Appointment to the position and requirements of the position are in accordance with RCW 36.27.040.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.Criminal Deputy: Exercises discretion, as supervised by the Chief Criminal Deputy or designee, as to when criminal charges should be filed, what charges are to be filed and the appropriate sentencing recommendation to make to the court.Reviews investigations conducted in criminal matters which are referred to the Prosecutor’s office from law enforcement agencies to make charging decisions and prosecute criminal matters; conducts additional investigations as necessary; presents matters before judicial officers and juries and respond to appeals when needed.Must be prepared for court, which includes conducting first appearances, arraignments, omnibus hearings, motions, please, trials, and juvenile hearings.Negotiate cases with other parties and attorneys through written, in person, telephonic, and/or email means. Prepare factual testimony of lay and expert witnesses and exhibits as well as legal issues that will arise during the course of any hearing or trial. Advises all victims and witnesses of their rights and ensures that they are treated fully and fairly within the criminal justice system.Advises law enforcement agencies during investigation, prepares search warrants, prepares and files information or criminal complaints, prepares and files petitions for the revocation of probation and obtains arrest warrant.Assists the Prosecuting Attorney and the other deputies in the office, as needed, and can become involved in any of the functions of the prosecuting attorney's office. Civil Deputy: Represents Grays Harbor County in the defense and resolution of civil law cases and issues; minimizes County’s risk and liability; litigates and negotiates civil cases and contracts; manages assigned cases and assures that they are resolved within office policy guidelines.Confers with and offers advice and counsel to County officials and employees; applies legal expertise in a variety of legal fields including labor & employment, administrative, contract, tort, tax, forfeitures, public records, and other fields of civil law which apply to county government.Manages assigned legal issues; confers with participants; negotiates agreements with opposing parties; conducts and directs investigations as needed; litigates and resolves cases.Reviews pertinent decisions, policies, regulations, resolutions, contracts, claims, and other assigned legal matters; resolves issues within a designated scope of authority.Coordinates with other attorneys in preparing complex cases and legal documents; coordinates trials, forfeiture actions, and appellate cases as needed; assists in the training of County staff as needed.Conducts legal research and prepares comprehensive written or verbal legal opinions for various County agencies and officials. Drafts or reviews proposed County resolutions, ordinances, contracts, and other County legal documents.Prepares and tries, with minimal supervision, high-priority County civil cases, including full discovery work, pleadings, practice, memoranda or briefs, and actual trial or hearing presentation, in Superior Court, various administrative hearings, or appellate courts.Performs a variety of legal office work and other civil legal work, including consulting on Public Records Act matters and undertaking major projects as required with minimal supervision.Family Law and Support Performs all of the duties of a Family Support Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and/or Special Attorney General appointment by the State of Washington. Successfully manages cases at all stages of review, and litigates the most complex child support actions.Establishes and maintains effective and positive work relationships with groups and individuals inside and outside the office, particularly attorneys, support staff, Bench, Bar, county government, Division of Child Support, and other administrative bodies, and community.Understands that the paramount duty is to seek justice, keeps track of all costs associated with each case; time allocation to work performed and, while cost should never direct the action that will be taken on a case, the use of broad discretion regarding the allocation of resources must be considered.OTHER DUTIES: Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES(At time of application)Knowledge of: Washington State criminal and civil law and related local statutes, ordinances, case law, and procedures.Duties and responsibilities of the Prosecuting Attorney's Office.Principles, methods, and practices of legal research and investigation. Judicial procedure and rules of evidence.Skills and Abilities to: Provide positive and effective customer serviceEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, County departments and employees, elected officials, outside agencies, and the general publicScreen, review and evaluate factual and legal basis for misdemeanor, felony, and child support cases to determine legal sufficiency; request further investigation by law enforcement as necessary to gather and collect sufficient evidence; make filing decisions and prepares charges to be filed.Prepare for a variety of types of hearings and trials through interviews of witnesses, victims or others relevant to each case, legal research and investigation of facts and information.Draft, prepare and file appropriate legal documents. Evaluate cases for appropriate disposition, prepare for and participate in plea and other negotiations to obtain resolution to cases.Prosecute offenders in court to prove charges beyond a reasonable doubt; conduct courtroom or administrative proceedings, therapeutic court proceedings, involuntary treatment act proceedings; determine strategy, organization, timing and order of evidence presentation, appearance of witness, jury instructions and related matters to ensure a fair trial.Carry an appellate case load (including, but not limited to, reviewing transcripts, responding to appellate arguments, writing response briefs, and providing oral arguments to appellate courts).Answer questions and provide information to various state agencies, the public, victims, and others regarding general legal principles, the court process, and other related mattersRemain current on new laws, regulations, and procedures.As assigned, may provide legal advice and assistance to County departments, boards, elected officials and agencies by reviewing and drafting contracts, correspondence and resolutions.As assigned, may litigate civil matters for the County by researching and preparing matters for trial or hearing, drafting pleadings and motions and other documents, interviewing witnesses for trial or hearing, developing litigation strategies and presenting oral arguments before the courts or administrative tribunals ensuring conformance with applicable legal and judicial standards and procedures.WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations)This position is primarily performed in an office and courtroom environmentPhysical requirements include sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, a sense of touch, finger dexterity, the ability to grip with hands and fingers, the ability to speak, and the ability to readExerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of workday), and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of workday), and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (2/3 or more of workday) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary WorkThe statements contained herein reflect general details describing the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skills typically required, and the scope of responsibility. They are not an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER