Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I (Civil)

Skagit County • Mount Vernon, WA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

This attorney will represent Skagit County, its elected officials, and other statutory clients in civil and/or criminal legal matters as assigned. Principal duties will be to provide legal advice, representation, and litigation support related to mental health commitment hearings. The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I (Civil) is Range 29 of the Non-rep salary schedule.

Requirements

• Graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
• Civil and/or legal experience required.
• Full-scope knowledge of Washington statutes and cases.
• Knowledge of County and local government ordinances, policies, and other applicable regulations.
• Ability to perform legal research, including thorough computer legal research program efficiently and skillfully.
• General knowledge of various mental illnesses, treatments, and impacts mental illness has on an individual's ability to function in the community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to interact with mentally ill individuals in a hearing setting.
• Licensed attorney in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association.
• Valid Washington State driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Handle prosecutorial assistance and representation to all matters related to mental health commitment hearings.
• Handle other legal matters associated with the day-to-day operations of the Skagit County Prosecutor's Office as assigned.
• Handle litigation responsibility on mental commitment hearings.
• Attend meetings and hearings related to mental health commitment hearings.
• Perform legal research including use of computer research (CD Law/Westlaw).
• Review contracts and work with other County departments in supervision of the drafting of contracts relating to assigned duties.
• Performs related duties as assigned. Related duties as required are duties that may not be specifically listed in the Position Description but are with the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's classification of work.

Benefits

• Salary upon hire is $43.02 to $46.08 per hour (step 1 through 3) depending upon qualifications.
• Progressive increases are based upon years of service with Skagit County, up to step 10 (top step is $57.21/hr.).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree