Attorney - Land Use Section - Civil Division

King County•Seattle, WA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Civil Division of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's office provides comprehensive legal services to King County government, including all County elected and appointed officials, department and agency heads and managers, and professional staff. Serving in its role as in-house law firm for the County, the Civil Division works closely with clients to address a wide range of issues through legal advising and representing King County and its employees in litigation. The Civil Division is comprised of about 80 lawyers organized into eight practice groups. The Land Use Section provides a broad array of legal services to King County relating to land use and other environmental issues. The section advises on policies and enforcement of development regulations, project review, and municipal governance. Contemporary policy issues include housing, environment and rural area protection, climate change, and local and regional development. Attorneys in the section also represent the County in various litigation capacities, primarily before administrative agencies, as well as other litigation and appeals in state and federal courts. Regular section clients include the King County Executive, the King County Council, Department of Local Services-Permitting Division, and various other county agencies. About the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Guided by our 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. To learn more about the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (PAO), please visit our website .

Requirements

Outstanding analytical abilities with initiative and passion for understanding and advising on complex matters
Excellent legal research and writing skills
Willingness to collaborate in a team
Strong dedication to public service
Litigation (administrative or courtroom) experience
Demonstrable commitment to equity and social justice, including continued development of personal cultural humility/competence
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in land use, environmental, and/or municipal law (Note: This is a guide, not a prerequisite. Individuals with similar or transferable experience are encouraged to apply.)
Must be Washington State Bar qualified

Responsibilities

Primarily provide legal services to King County agencies and officials on land use, municipal law, and related issues.
Focus on equity and social justice woven throughout this work.
Work in the areas of permitting, civil enforcement, and code development/review.
Client advising.
Adjudication of various types of appeals.
Litigation regarding a variety of land use issues.
Collaborate with other Civil Division practice groups on client-driven projects.
Contribute to Division and Office-wide continuous improvement goals.
Participate in the Civil Division’s mentorship program.
Serve on committees to cultivate professional relationships outside of their assigned section.