Senior Criminal Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

OVERVIEW

Primary duties involve representing Douglas County in criminal cases, including hearings, trials and appeals, under the direction of the Prosecuting Attorney.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepare and prosecute criminal cases in either District Court or Superior Court including: hearings, trials, and appeals under the direction of the Prosecuting Attorney.
• Prepare and prosecute RALJ appeals before the Superior Court and felony appeals before the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.
• Cover calendars and trials in Superior Court, District Court and/or Juvenile Court as required.
• Reviews referred cases for charging and legal sufficiency and determines appropriate charges to be filed. Communicates with law enforcement field officers and supervisors to ensure thorough investigation and legal compliance. Provides legal advice to officers and supervisors concerning statutory and constitutional issues. Handles pretrial hearings such as preliminary appearances, omnibus hearings, bail hearings, suppression and confession hearings, pleas and sentencings.
• Research legal issues, draft memoranda, motions, and legal briefs.
• Prepare cases for litigation and present / conduct administrative proceedings as assigned.
• Determine strategy, including organization, timing and order of evidence presentation, appearance of witnesses and related factors. Coordinates with Victim/Witness staff to arrange for the timely appearance of witnesses.
• Ensure the Prosecuting Attorney and other parties are informed of case progress and direction.
• Conduct legal research and drafting in connection with cases and for other attorneys, as required.
• This position is intended to focus on criminal prosecution. However, other civil-side duties may be assigned on occasion. Perform other duties as directed or required.

This list is illustrative and not a comprehensive listing of all functions / tasks performed in this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced skills with computers and software with an emphasis in the MS Office Suite.
• Strong English language skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to organize and plan multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Strong public relations, customer service, and telephone skills in stressful situations.
• Effectively deal with people who may be emotionally charged by issues and information.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and good public relations with other employees, agencies, property owners, and the general public.
• Ability to successfully perform responsible and complex work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative without supervision.
• Maintain composure under stressful situations and provide problem-solving techniques.
• Meet deadlines while maintaining flexibility necessary to accommodate any given situation.
• Attend meetings and training inside and outside the Douglas County area.  Projection of a professional image.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed independently in an office setting with extended periods of sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, walking, and lifting (up to 40 pounds waist high).
• Driving, climbing stairs, and walking outdoors on uneven terrain in a variety of weather conditions.
• May work an alternative schedule at the sole discretion of the County.
• Potential for working evenings, occasional weekends, holidays, overtime, and out of town travel.
• Work environment may be stressful in striving to meet deadlines, staffing demands and response to public.
• Travel outside of the Douglas County area.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER RECRUITING REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and membership in good standing with the Washington Bar Association.
• Two years of felony experience in Washington courts preferred, but other substantial legal experience will be considered.
• Valid Washington State driver's license.
• Satisfactory criminal background check required as job offer condition.

Benefits:

• 100% Employee Medical Coverage – Four (4) medical plan options
• 100% Employee Dental Coverage with Delta Dental
• Washington State Department of Retirement System – PERS / PSERS Eligible position (Employer / Employee contribution)
• 2.5% Deferred Compensation
• VEBA – Health Savings Plan starting $125 per month county contribution
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance – Mutual of Omaha
• Flexible Spending Plan: Pre-tax insurance premiums / Health Care Account / Dependent Care
• Available AFLAC Plans
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 10 Holidays, 1 Floating Holiday
• 8 hours Sick Leave accrual per month
• 8 Hours to start, then up to 15 hours of annual leave accrual per month.
• Longevity after 5 years $35.50/month, progresses up to 30 years $377.50/month
• VSP Vision plan available.
• Bilingual Pay

Qualified candidates will be interviewed as applications are received until position is filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $10,113.00 - $10,956.00 per month

Work Location: In person