Deputy Prosecutor CA3

Overview

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.

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.

Responsibilities

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 2, 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.

Requirements & Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity please :

Send via email your cover letter and resume to Gayle Robbins PAO HR Manager at gayle.robbins@piercecountywa.gov

If you have a question about this opportunity please call Gayle Robbins at (253) 798-4910.

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.

Qualifications

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).

Preferred Requirements :

Special Requirements :

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