Attorney 2 - Civil Division

Closing Date: 28th April, 2024

Description:

Overview:
Prosecuting Attorney's Office Pursuing Justice with Integrity and Respect

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample with your application.

Qualifications for Performance of the Essential Functions

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an ABA accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree.
• Current license and good standing to practice law in the State of Washington.
• Admission to practice before state and federal courts
• At least two years practicing civil law; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience handling major municipal real estate transactions as buyer and as seller and advising on all aspects of municipal real property ownership and management.
• Experience advising roads division of public works department in all aspects of public work projects, including construction law, competitive procurement, prevailing wages, performance and payment bonds, retainage, and bidding disputes.
• Experience advising a municipal parks and recreation department.

• The successful incumbent will or may have unsupervised access to a vulnerable adult, or a vulnerable person, or access to a secured/confidential facility or computer system(s). As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies, which may include fingerprinting.
• Please review the following list of disqualifying crimes and negative actions to determine if you meet our standard for this position: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/ffa/disqualifying-list-crimes-and-negative-actions

Physical Requirements and Working Environment:
(The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Kitsap County provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The duties in this position are performed in an office setting, and may be required to lift at least 20 pounds.
• Standing and sitting for extended periods, typing and repetitive desk work.
• Incumbents may be exposed to hostile individuals while in the courtroom setting

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of municipal law and other legal requirements that apply to governments, counties, or cities.
• Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly, logically, and persuasively and adapt communication style to diverse audiences.
• Ability to make clear and convincing oral presentations and in writing; effective listening skills.
• Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment within general guidelines.
• Ability to obtain results by carrying out assigned projects to their completion. Good organization, prioritization, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with co-workers, County elected officials and leadership, other County staff, and the public.
• Ability in assessing and recognizing own strengths and weaknesses to pursue self-development.
• Commitment to serve the public.

Illustrative Example of Duties:

• Assist County departments in policy and code development, including drafting code amendments, resolutions, and ordinances for adoption by the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners.
• Review and draft contracts, advising client concerning public contracting and procurement laws, interlocal agreements, and specific knowledge of terms and conditions in proposed contracts.
• Provide advice and trainings to County departments on implementations of new policies and codes.
• Advise and develop strategy in response to issues raised during the course of business by County commissioners, County leadership, and the public.
• Respond to state legislation and advise County departments of legal requirements.
• Provide regular counseling and strategic advice to County departments and management, both orally and in writing, on various facets of municipal law.
• Represent the County in contested matters before administrative and judicial bodies.
• Assist Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys II, III, and IV in preparation of cases for trials and hearings.
• Evaluate evidence, including scientific, medical, and expert witness evidence and present the same in fact findings, and bench and jury trials.
• Work with clients and witnesses to provide legal advice and counsel in the investigation, preparation, testimony, and status of cases.
• Respond to client inquiries in matters relating to their official business.
• Attend trainings and comply with Continuing Education requirements of the Washington State Bar Association.
• Meet the minimum billable hours threshold.
• Performing such other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Civil Deputy.

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