Attorney - Litigation Section

King County•Seattle, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Civil Division is in search of an enthusiastic and analytical attorney to join our team in the Litigation Section, to work on tort and employment matters. Attorneys in the Litigation Section litigate cases in both federal and state court, including appeals. Depending on interest and experience, the successful candidate may also have the opportunity to work on employment cases and/or affirmative federal litigation. 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

Minimum of 5 years of civil litigation experience, tort and/or employment preferred
Must be Washington State Bar qualified
Applicants must have a commitment to equity and social justice work, including ongoing cultural competence development.
The successful applicant will be expected to work in the Litigation Section for at least two years before seeking a position in another section/division.

Nice To Haves

Appellate experience is a plus
Enthusiasm, initiative, and an ability to successfully lead a team on complex matters
Outstanding analytical abilities
Excellent legal research and writing skills are critical
Demonstrable commitment to equity and social justice, including continued development of personal cultural humility/competence
Desire to litigate in state and federal courts

Responsibilities

Litigate cases in both federal and state court, including appeals.
Work on employment cases and/or affirmative federal litigation.
Defend King County and King County employees and officials in lawsuits brought by current and former employees and members of the public who claim personal injury or civil rights violations under 42 USC §1983, Title VII, or the Washington Law Against Discrimination.
Give legal advice to County departments.
Work with attorneys across the Civil Division on complex, non-tort litigation.
Litigate matters that focus on the county’s business and policy objectives in areas where the law is developing.
Develop multi-layered strategies using the tools of negotiation, policy, legislation, litigation, and/or appellate practice.
Work closely with clients providing strategic advice, and regularly address issues of state and federal constitutional law, statutory interpretation, and developing common law.