Deputy Prosecuting Attorney/Experienced Torts Litigator (County Attorney 4)

Pierce County•Tacoma, WA

About The Position

The Civil Division of the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Deputy Prosecuting Attorney to focus on civil torts litigation. This role involves challenging and meaningful legal work with a chance to give back to the community in a collegial office environment. The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is committed to diversity, creating a strong and collegial office that promotes respect for the community. The department prides itself on a supportive, highly competent, and team-oriented environment with high standards for work product and support. In this position, you will support general tort defense litigation with a specific focus on juvenile sexual assault claims. You will collaborate closely with the juvenile sexual assault team, which is dedicated to careful, trauma-informed investigation and litigation of juvenile sexual assault claims against the county. This team includes experienced deputy prosecutors, a skilled investigator, knowledgeable legal assistants, and a business analyst. Attorneys on this team work closely together from early resolution through litigation in superior court.

Requirements

Handles complex legal matters and litigation on behalf of Pierce County, both in State and Federal Courts.
Initially involved at the claim stage, the attorney will remain involved through pre-trial preparation, trial, and any appeals taken therefrom.
Works directly with elected officials and appointed department heads to provide legal advice and drafts, and prepares legal opinions and memoranda.
May be called upon to perform the duties and functions of either the Chief or Assistant Chief Civil Deputy in the event of the absence of one or the other, or both.
Frequently relied upon by other attorneys within the office for both legal and strategic advice.
May assist the prosecutor in formulating policy for the office.
May assist the prosecutor in setting goals for the office and in recommending the best personnel to fulfill those goals.
Analyzes, appraises, organizes facts, evidence, and precedents derived from case law; makes presentations before courts, legislative bodies, and administrative agencies.
This classification is distinguished from the County Attorney 3 classification by being predominantly assigned to the most complex civil tort cases.
This classification may also have supervisory responsibility for a unit in the department’s Civil Division and may be requested to assist in formulating policy for the department and providing recommendations on personnel issues.

Nice To Haves

Experienced Torts Litigator
Focus on juvenile sexual assault claims
Work closely with the juvenile sexual assault team
Trauma informed investigation and litigation

Responsibilities

Handles complex legal matters and litigation on behalf of Pierce County, both in State and Federal Courts.
Involved at the claim stage through pre-trial preparation, trial, and any appeals.
Works directly with elected officials and appointed department heads to provide legal advice and drafts legal opinions and memoranda.
May be called upon to perform the duties and functions of either the Chief or Assistant Chief Civil Deputy in their absence.
Frequently relied upon by other attorneys within the office for legal and strategic advice.
May assist the prosecutor in formulating policy for the office.
May assist the prosecutor in setting goals for the office and recommending personnel to fulfill those goals.
Analyzes, appraises, and organizes facts, evidence, and precedents derived from case law.
Makes presentations before courts, legislative bodies, and administrative agencies.
May have supervisory responsibility for a unit in the department’s Civil Division.
May be requested to assist in formulating policy for the department and providing recommendations on personnel issues.