Description:
Overview:Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Pursuing Justice with Integrity and Respect
The A Government Entity Prosecuting Attorney is looking for a Senior Municipal Attorney to work in our Civil Division.
The A Government Entity Prosecuting Attorney is soliciting applications for a WSBA licensed attorney with at least five (5) years of experience in civil matters to fill a Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (DPA) position in the Civil Division.
The Civil Division is a 10-attorney office that advises and represents A Government Entity and its elected and appointed officers in general civil law matters including constitutional law, municipal contracting and procurement, torts, public records and open public meetings, civil procedure, administrative appeals and trial practice, land use, labor law, election laws, real property, litigation, and public contracting.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample with your application.
Qualifications for Performance of The Essential Functions
Required Education and Experience:
Criminal Conviction Standards:
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, A Government Entity 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. A Government Entity provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
illustrative Example of Duties
Essential Duties:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Required Education and Experience:
- Graduate of an ABA accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree, AND
- Current license and good standing to practice law in the State of Washington, AND
- Minimum of five (5) years practicing civil law, OR
- Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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, A Government Entity 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. A Government Entity 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.
Essential Duties:
- Assist County departments in policy and code development, including drafting code amendments, resolutions, and ordinances for adoption by the A Government Entity 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.
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; and 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.
