Senior II- DOQ

Grays Harbor County•Montesano, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grays Harbor County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is seeking a qualified Criminal Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. Depending on qualifications and experience, the successful applicant will be placed at the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II, Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I, or Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II classification and may be assigned as a juvenile or felony deputy. Duties may include prosecution of Juvenile Court and/or Superior Court cases. Under the direction of the Prosecuting Attorney, the deputy provides legal representation in a broad range of difficult and complex criminal cases, including bench and jury trials involving felonies, gross misdemeanors, and violations in Grays Harbor County. Appointment and position requirements are in accordance with RCW 36.27.040. The deputy reviews criminal investigations referred by law enforcement, makes charging decisions, conducts additional investigations when necessary, and presents matters before judicial officers and juries. The role includes preparing for and conducting court proceedings, negotiating cases, preparing witnesses and exhibits, advising victims and witnesses of their rights, advising law enforcement, preparing warrants and legal filings, and responding to appeals when needed. The deputy may assist the Prosecuting Attorney and other deputies in other office functions as needed. The position is primarily performed in an office and courtroom environment. Physical requirements include sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, touch, finger dexterity, gripping, speaking, and reading. The job may require exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force constantly. Physical demands exceed those for sedentary work. Requirements are to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

Graduation from a recognized and accredited law school or completion of the Rule 9 Law Clerk Program, and admission to the Washington State Bar.
Licensed attorney in the State of Washington and a member in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II: at least three years of attorney practice with criminal trial experience, civil experience, or equivalent.
Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I: at least six years of attorney practice with criminal trial experience or equivalent.
Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II: at least ten years of attorney practice with criminal trial experience or equivalent.
Knowledge of Washington State criminal law and related local statutes, ordinances, case law, and procedures.
Knowledge of traffic and criminal laws of Washington State; juvenile justice, district court, and superior court rules and procedures; and techniques for preparing and prosecuting juvenile, traffic, and felony criminal cases.
Knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of a Prosecuting Attorney's Office, legal research and investigation, judicial procedure, and rules of evidence.
Ability to perform legal research and analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedents to legal problems.
Ability to present law, facts, evidence, and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form.
Ability to provide positive and effective customer service and maintain effective working relationships with staff, County departments and employees, elected officials, outside agencies, law enforcement, court personnel, and the general public.
Ability to prepare and prosecute cases, conduct proceedings, negotiate resolutions, and handle appellate work.

Responsibilities

Review criminal investigations referred by law enforcement and make decisions about whether to file charges and what charges to file.
Conduct additional investigations as necessary and prosecute criminal matters.
Present matters before judicial officers and juries, and respond to appeals when needed.
Prepare for and conduct first appearances, arraignments, omnibus hearings, motions, pleas, trials, and juvenile hearings.
Negotiate cases with other parties and attorneys through written, in-person, telephone, and email communications.
Prepare lay and expert witness testimony, exhibits, and legal issues for hearings and trials.
Advise victims and witnesses of their rights and ensure they are treated fairly within the criminal justice system.
Advise law enforcement agencies during investigations.
Prepare search warrants; prepare and file informations or criminal complaints; prepare and file probation-revocation petitions; and obtain arrest warrants.
Assist the Prosecuting Attorney and other deputies and participate in other functions of the Prosecuting Attorney's Office as needed.
Screen and evaluate the factual and legal basis of misdemeanor, felony, and child support cases for legal sufficiency; request further investigation when needed; make filing decisions and prepare charges.
Prepare for hearings and trials by interviewing witnesses, victims, and others, and by conducting legal research and factual investigation.
Draft, prepare, and file legal documents.
Evaluate cases for disposition and prepare for and participate in plea and other negotiations.
Prosecute offenders in court, conduct courtroom or administrative proceedings and therapeutic court and involuntary treatment act proceedings, and plan the presentation of evidence and witnesses to ensure a fair trial.
Carry an appellate caseload, including reviewing transcripts, responding to appellate arguments, writing response briefs, and presenting oral arguments to appellate courts.
Answer questions and provide legal and court-process information to state agencies, the public, victims, and others.
Remain current on new laws, regulations, and procedures.
Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.