Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I, II, or Senior - Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Requirements

• 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 Bar examination.
• For DPA II : Four years or more of responsible experience in a law office as a practicing attorney.
• 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
• 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.
• Oral Interview - The interview will be job related and may include, not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Top candidate(s) will continue in the process.
• Employment references will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education.
• Examples of Duties
• Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
• Prosecute major felony, criminal code, and highly complex civil cases; analyze police investigations and accusations; interview and prepare witnesses for proceedings; review evidence for completeness and accuracy; prepare briefs and oral arguments.
• Represent the State in court; examine witnesses and present evidence; determine sentencing range; review expert evaluation reports; discuss sentencing possibilities with victims and law enforcement agencies.

Benefits

Additional Information

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 Criminal Attorney I or Deputy Prosecuting Criminal Attorney II or Senior level, depending on experience. This pool may also be used to fill regular, full-time positions or grant-funded Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I, II or Senior positions. The DPA will provide a wide range of professional legal services for the County, including the prosecution of adult criminal and juvenile criminal cases serving as a Deputy to the Prosecuting Attorney. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be scheduled accordingly. Please submit a cover letter AND resume.

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