Attorney I/II

Yakima County, WA • Yakima, WA

271d • $100,000 - $108,243

About The Position

The Yakima County Assigned Counsel Office (Office of the Public Defender) has immediate openings for Attorneys at the Attorney I and II levels. The incumbent is responsible for providing professional legal indigent defense for clients in the District Court or Superior Court (Adult, Juvenile and/or ITA). Assignment is subject to the needs of the indigent defense program. This position is rated as Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting, most of the time. Environment: Pathogen exposure work in locked down facilities, exposure to hostile/angry individuals, work outside of standard business hours and multiple work locations.

Requirements

• Admission to the Washington State Bar.
• For Attorney II, a minimum of four (4) years of law practice experience.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License and proof of insurance at time of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in criminal and civil law.
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Performs attorney cases and assignments of a moderate level of complexity and seriousness, with close to moderate supervision in a wide variety of criminal and/or civil legal work.
• Evaluates each case and assesses its factual and legal sufficiency under the law at each stage of a criminal proceeding.
• Coordinates or conducts case investigation for trial preparation as necessary.
• Instigates or responds to plea bargaining negotiations with opposing counsel.
• Represents the client at preliminary appearances, arraignments, pre-trial motions, pleas of guilty, sentencing hearings and post-trial matters.
• Conducts all trial actions including jury selection, opening arguments, direct and cross examination, introduction of evidence and exhibits, preparation of jury instructions, closing arguments and post-trial motions.
• Represents clients at all stages of civil matters and proceedings.
• Performs other duties as assigned such as preparation of appellate briefs, correspondence, and participation in training programs.

Benefits

• Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)
• Retirement Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees