Tort/Employment Litigation Attorneys
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About The Position
The Civil Division of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is in search of two enthusiastic and analytical attorneys with excellent writing skills to join our team in the Litigation Section, to work on tort and employment matters. One position will focus primarily on employment matters, the other will focus primarily on tort matters, but will also handle some employment matters. Attorneys in the Litigation Section litigate cases in both federal and state court, including appeals. We defend King County and King County employees and officials in lawsuits brought by current and former employees under the Washington Law against Discrimination and Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act, and in lawsuits brought by members of the public who claim personal injury or civil rights violations under 42 USC §1983. Many of our lawsuits involve King County Metro, the Department of Adult & Juvenile Detention, and the Sheriff's Office. We also give legal advice to these and other County departments. Attorneys in the Litigation Section also have opportunities to work with attorneys across the Civil Division on complex, non-tort litigation. Attorneys in the Litigation Section also litigate matters that focus on the county's business and policy objectives in areas where the law is developing. Because this work often focuses on areas where the case law is uncertain, the attorneys work to develop multi-layered strategies using the tools of negotiation, policy, legislation, litigation, and/or appellate practice. With an emphasis on motions practice and appeals, attorneys handling these matters work closely with clients providing strategic advice, and regularly address issues of state and federal constitutional law, statutory interpretation, and developing common law. 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 equity and social justice principles, and to work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.
