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addressAddressPort Orchard, WA
type Form of workFull-Time
salary Salary$78,111 to $107,011 Yearly
CategorySales/marketing

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The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney 1 classification is the entry level in a four-level professional attorney classification series utilized in the Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Attorneys work under the supervision and direction of the Prosecuting Attorney, Division Heads and senior deputy prosecuting attorney staff.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Graduation from a recognized and accredited school of law.
  • Membership in the Washington State Bar Association OR passage of the 2022 summer bar exam
  • Admission to practice before state courts.
Applicants will submit a detailed resume and cover letter that clarifies qualifications for and interest in this position.

Criminal Conviction Standards:

  • The successful incumbent will or may have unsupervised access to a vulnerable adult, or a vulnerable person, or access to a secured/confidential facility or computer system(s). As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies, which may include fingerprinting.
    1. Please review the following list of disqualifying crimes and negative actions to determine if you meet our standard for this position: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/ffa/disqualifying-list-crimes-and-negative-actions

Required Licenses, Certificates, Examinations/Tests and Other Requirements (Exclude if none required)

The incumbent is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all the following required licenses, certifications and other requirements.

Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:

  • Pass a criminal history background and driving record check through law enforcement agencies.
(This position requires a security clearance. A thorough background check through law enforcement agencies and previous employers will be conducted on all applicants based on the application and supplemental questionnaire information. Kitsap County reserves the right to independently determine the applicant's prior criminal conviction record within the last ten years.)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

(The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Kitsap County provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

  • The duties in this position are performed in an office setting, and may be required to lift at least 20 pounds.
  • Incumbents may be exposed to hostile individuals while in the courtroom setting.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The successful applicant will have general knowledge of Washington State criminal laws, evidence rules, and court rules. Employees must have the ability to appear for scheduled work, meet deadlines, and work independently without regular direction.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
  • Effectively advocate on behalf of the State of Washington in adult and juvenile criminal matters, from charging through trial procedures to post-conviction activities.
  • Review and evaluate evidence, including expert witness and forensic evidence, and persuasively present the same in fact findings, bench trials, and jury trials.
  • Contact victims and witnesses directly in preparation for testimony in court.
  • Review, screen, charge, and otherwise resolve criminal cases within the jurisdiction of Kitsap County.
  • Negotiate assigned cases competently and in good faith.
  • Represent the State in motions to revoke, motions on collateral attack, and motions for post-conviction relief, including restoration of rights, vacations of convictions, sealing of records, and relief from sex offender registration.
  • Evaluate each case and assess its factual and legal sufficiency under the law at each stage of the case proceeding.
  • Conduct legal research and writing for motions and trials; Research, write, and argue misdemeanor appeals, as assigned.
  • Provide after-hours support and consultation to law enforcement, including search warrants.
  • Respond to citizen inquiries regarding criminal cases and case dispositions.
  • Assist higher level DPA's as assigned.
  • Attend training both in-state and out-of-state and remain current on Continuing Legal Education requirements.
  • Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
  • This is an appointed, at-will position, and continued employment with the County is at the discretion of the elected Prosecutor. The appointment of an applicant to a position in this classification may be revoked at any time with or without cause and without the right to appeal.
  • This position is classified as exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
  • This position is represented by the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney's Guild.
  • Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
  • This recruitment is being used to fill an existing open position, and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
  • Work hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Employment Type: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)
Refer code: 3330158. Kitsap County - The previous day - 2023-03-23 09:06

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