Piercecountywa
County Attorney 3 - Criminal
Piercecountywa, Tacoma, Washington, us, 98417
Why It's a Great Opportunity:The Criminal Division of the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is looking for an experienced, highly motivated criminal trial attorney to join our office as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (DPA) focusing on felony trial work.
If you seek challenging, meaningful legal work and a chance to give back to your community while working in a collegial office, this is a great opportunity.Why It's a Great Department:The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is committed to the recruitment, hiring, retention and promotion of a diverse staff. Our commitment to diversity creates a strong and collegial office that promotes respect for the community we serve.
Our Department takes great pride in the collegial environment we have created. We are supportive of one another, highly competent and thrive on the collective teamwork of those who work in our office. We have high standards in our work product and for the support we provide.How to be Successful in this Role:We are looking for an attorney who exercises independent judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness in performing duties related to felony trial work. You will perform duties with professional discretion and within office guidelines, professional ethics and standards, and legal requirements. The ability to work under pressure with tight timelines is essential.Your Future in this Role:This is a great opportunity to give back to the community in which you live and help make Pierce County a great place to live, work, and raise a family.Core Daily Responsibilities:Working closely with other attorneys, clients, and staff.Working in the Superior and Appellate Courts.Work includes charging, negotiating, sentencing and trial work.Oral and written advocacy.COUNTY ATTORNEY 3An employee in this classification represents the State of Washington as a deputy prosecuting attorney in the prosecution of felony offenses at the Superior Court level, the Juvenile Court level, or at the Appellate Court level. In addition to performing all of the duties required of a County Attorney 1 and 2, the employee will serve as lead attorney on more complex criminal cases such as multi-defendant cases, violent crime and homicide cases. The employee may also act in a supervisory role. Duties are to be performed with professional discretion within office guidelines, professional ethics, standards and legal requirements.Minimum Requirements:Must be admitted as an attorney in the State of Washington (RCW 36.27.010) and a U.S. Citizen (RCW 36.27.010, RCW 36.27.040, and RCW 29).Preferred Requirements:Experience working as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney with oral and written advocacy skills.Experience charging, negotiating, sentencing and trial work.Special Requirements:As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.To be considered for this opportunity please:Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:
www.piercecountywa.org/jobs .Submit a resume and cover letter.If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at
PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov
and specify the Job Number and Title.If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.This is a competitive selection process. Your application form will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Pierce County welcomes a diverse workforce. Pierce County does not discriminate based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a great place to live, work, and raise a family?
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If you seek challenging, meaningful legal work and a chance to give back to your community while working in a collegial office, this is a great opportunity.Why It's a Great Department:The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is committed to the recruitment, hiring, retention and promotion of a diverse staff. Our commitment to diversity creates a strong and collegial office that promotes respect for the community we serve.
Our Department takes great pride in the collegial environment we have created. We are supportive of one another, highly competent and thrive on the collective teamwork of those who work in our office. We have high standards in our work product and for the support we provide.How to be Successful in this Role:We are looking for an attorney who exercises independent judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness in performing duties related to felony trial work. You will perform duties with professional discretion and within office guidelines, professional ethics and standards, and legal requirements. The ability to work under pressure with tight timelines is essential.Your Future in this Role:This is a great opportunity to give back to the community in which you live and help make Pierce County a great place to live, work, and raise a family.Core Daily Responsibilities:Working closely with other attorneys, clients, and staff.Working in the Superior and Appellate Courts.Work includes charging, negotiating, sentencing and trial work.Oral and written advocacy.COUNTY ATTORNEY 3An employee in this classification represents the State of Washington as a deputy prosecuting attorney in the prosecution of felony offenses at the Superior Court level, the Juvenile Court level, or at the Appellate Court level. In addition to performing all of the duties required of a County Attorney 1 and 2, the employee will serve as lead attorney on more complex criminal cases such as multi-defendant cases, violent crime and homicide cases. The employee may also act in a supervisory role. Duties are to be performed with professional discretion within office guidelines, professional ethics, standards and legal requirements.Minimum Requirements:Must be admitted as an attorney in the State of Washington (RCW 36.27.010) and a U.S. Citizen (RCW 36.27.010, RCW 36.27.040, and RCW 29).Preferred Requirements:Experience working as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney with oral and written advocacy skills.Experience charging, negotiating, sentencing and trial work.Special Requirements:As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.To be considered for this opportunity please:Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:
www.piercecountywa.org/jobs .Submit a resume and cover letter.If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at
PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov
and specify the Job Number and Title.If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.This is a competitive selection process. Your application form will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Pierce County welcomes a diverse workforce. Pierce County does not discriminate based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a great place to live, work, and raise a family?
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