King County
Employment Litigation Attorney
King County, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
The
Civil Division
of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (PAO) is in search of an enthusiastic and analytical attorney to join our team in the Litigation Section, focusing primarily on employment litigation.
Employment litigators in the Litigation Section investigate employment claims and defend King County and King County Employees and officials in lawsuits brought on by current and former King County employees in federal and state courts, including appeals.
Lawsuits commonly involve allegations of discrimination, retaliation, failure to accommodate disabilities, and other claims brought under the Washington Law against Discrimination and Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act. Employment litigators also collaborate with PAO employment advisors to analyze and advise on matters involving current employees.
Applicants must have a commitment to equity and social justice work, including ongoing cultural competence development.
The Litigation Section makes significant investments in its members by providing robust onboarding, training, resources, and support. Successful applicants will be expected to work in the Litigation Section for at least two years before seeking a position in another section.
The Litigation Section also has an opening for a Torts Litigation Attorney
which you can learn about here:There is a third litigation opening that will be a hybrid Torts/Employment position.
Please express your interest in this role in the supplemental questions.
The Civil Division provides comprehensive legal services to King County government, including all County elected and appointed officials, department heads, and with the managers of numerous county agencies and departments. Serving in its role as an in-house law firm for the County, the Civil Division works closely with its clients in solving a wide range of legal problems by providing legal advice and representing King County and its employees in lawsuits filed in state or federal courts.
The Civil Division is composed of about 65 lawyers organized into seven specialized sections: (1) Contracts, (2) County Services, (3) Transportation & Real Property, (4) Employment, (5) Land Use, (6) Natural Resources, and (7) Litigation.
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.
EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:
Enthusiasm, initiative, and an ability to successfully lead a team on complex mattersOutstanding analytical abilitiesExcellent legal research and writing skillsDemonstrable commitment to equity and social justice, including continued development of personal cultural humility/competenceDesire to litigate in state and federal courts3-5 years of employment litigation experienceMust be Washington State Bar qualifiedThis position is open to all current regular deputy prosecuting attorneys on staff and will be a lateral transfer for an internal candidate. The position is also open to external candidates.This position will be a hybrid/in-person schedule as business needs allow, subject to a telecommuting agreement.
Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
Special Requirements
:
Member in good standing with the Washington State Bar.Must submit to a criminal history check.U.S. Citizenship (as required by RCW 36.27 and 29A.04 and Article VI of the WA Constitution).Salary
:
$112,073 - $155,091 commensurate with 3~15 years of experience.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:Heidi Jacobsen-Watts, Assistant Section Head (206) 477-1861.
Application Process
:
1. Attach cover letter & resume
2. Attach writing sample
3. Answer supplemental questionsKing County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:Heidi Jacobsen-Watts, Assistant Section Head (206) 477-1861.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Civil Division
of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (PAO) is in search of an enthusiastic and analytical attorney to join our team in the Litigation Section, focusing primarily on employment litigation.
Employment litigators in the Litigation Section investigate employment claims and defend King County and King County Employees and officials in lawsuits brought on by current and former King County employees in federal and state courts, including appeals.
Lawsuits commonly involve allegations of discrimination, retaliation, failure to accommodate disabilities, and other claims brought under the Washington Law against Discrimination and Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act. Employment litigators also collaborate with PAO employment advisors to analyze and advise on matters involving current employees.
Applicants must have a commitment to equity and social justice work, including ongoing cultural competence development.
The Litigation Section makes significant investments in its members by providing robust onboarding, training, resources, and support. Successful applicants will be expected to work in the Litigation Section for at least two years before seeking a position in another section.
The Litigation Section also has an opening for a Torts Litigation Attorney
which you can learn about here:There is a third litigation opening that will be a hybrid Torts/Employment position.
Please express your interest in this role in the supplemental questions.
The Civil Division provides comprehensive legal services to King County government, including all County elected and appointed officials, department heads, and with the managers of numerous county agencies and departments. Serving in its role as an in-house law firm for the County, the Civil Division works closely with its clients in solving a wide range of legal problems by providing legal advice and representing King County and its employees in lawsuits filed in state or federal courts.
The Civil Division is composed of about 65 lawyers organized into seven specialized sections: (1) Contracts, (2) County Services, (3) Transportation & Real Property, (4) Employment, (5) Land Use, (6) Natural Resources, and (7) Litigation.
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.
EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:
Enthusiasm, initiative, and an ability to successfully lead a team on complex mattersOutstanding analytical abilitiesExcellent legal research and writing skillsDemonstrable commitment to equity and social justice, including continued development of personal cultural humility/competenceDesire to litigate in state and federal courts3-5 years of employment litigation experienceMust be Washington State Bar qualifiedThis position is open to all current regular deputy prosecuting attorneys on staff and will be a lateral transfer for an internal candidate. The position is also open to external candidates.This position will be a hybrid/in-person schedule as business needs allow, subject to a telecommuting agreement.
Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
Special Requirements
:
Member in good standing with the Washington State Bar.Must submit to a criminal history check.U.S. Citizenship (as required by RCW 36.27 and 29A.04 and Article VI of the WA Constitution).Salary
:
$112,073 - $155,091 commensurate with 3~15 years of experience.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:Heidi Jacobsen-Watts, Assistant Section Head (206) 477-1861.
Application Process
:
1. Attach cover letter & resume
2. Attach writing sample
3. Answer supplemental questionsKing County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:Heidi Jacobsen-Watts, Assistant Section Head (206) 477-1861.#J-18808-Ljbffr