Attorney - Employment Section - Advising

King County•Seattle, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Civil Division of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (PAO) is in search of an attorney to join our team in the Labor and Employment Section. The successful candidate will advise County clients (Executive departments, Council, PAO, Superior and District Court). The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is guided by its core values of Integrity, Compassion, Professionalism, and Leadership. Our mission is to do Justice: We exercise the power given to us by the people with fairness and humility. We serve our diverse community, support victims and families, and hold individuals accountable. We develop innovative and collaborative solutions for King County and the State of Washington. Our office is composed of six divisions that are further organized into specialized units. We value diversity and strive to hire a workforce that reflects the community that we serve. It is essential to our mission that we create and maintain an office that is diverse and inclusive. All PAO employees are expected to participate in PAO equity work and attend equity trainings and discussions. PAO employees are expected to comply with race, equity, and social justice principles, and to work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

Outstanding client relations skills
Exceptional analytical abilities
Ability to present a persuasive case to a fact finder
Excellent legal research and writing skills
Ability to effectively represent the County in labor arbitrations and in other administrative forums
Demonstrates initiative and an ability to successfully work with a team on complex matters
Strong commitment to Race, Equity and Social Justice, including continued development of personal cultural humility/competence and applying that development to advising and representation
Member in good standing with the Washington State Bar
Must submit to a criminal history check

Nice To Haves

3-5 years previous litigation and/or labor and employment law experience desired but not required

Responsibilities

Advising on all aspects of labor and employment law, including but not limited to discrimination issues, workplace investigations and discipline, wage and hour issues, labor issues, and leave issues.
Advising on applicable King County Code provisions, Executive, Superior Court, District Court and Legislative branch policies.
Litigating matters on behalf of the County in labor arbitrations and in other administrative forums including the King County Personnel Board, the Office of Administrative Hearings, and the Washington Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC).