Criminal Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I - 2 Entry Level Openings

Description

The Criminal Division is responsible for prosecuting all adult and juvenile felonies that occur within Snohomish County, as well as misdemeanor and gross misdemeanors that occur in unincorporated areas.

The Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office is committed to the responsible exercise of its prosecutorial discretion in ways that best serve our diverse community. We do so by supporting and advocating for crime victims and their families, holding individuals who harm others and commit crimes accountable, and preserving and protecting the rights of the accused. It is our mission to pursue justice fairly, firmly, and ethically, and to help create safe and livable communities for everyone while maintaining the trust and respect of those we humbly serve. We are also dedicated to pursuing innovative alternatives to traditional prosecution that include embedded therapeutic programs designed to address the root causes of criminal behavior. As an office, we highly value hard work, teamwork, and a healthy work-life balance.

Snohomish County is in northwest Washington State between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. Just 15 miles north of Seattle, the county is rich in scenery with abundant opportunities for outdoor activities and has a thriving economy. It is a great place to live, work, raise a family, and play. https://snohomishcountywa.gov/

Snohomish County offers a generous total compensation package. For example, total compensation for a full time first year criminal deputy prosecuting attorney I is $108,951.00. This includes a gross annual salary of $77,592.00 and annual benefits with a current approximate value of $31,359.00. These benefits consist of medical, dental, vision, FICA, Medicare, Washington State Paid Family and Medical Leave, PERS (pension), disability insurance, and a limited employer-matching contribution for deferred compensation plan. This position provides for paid state and local bar dues, Prosecutor-sponsored CLEs, and may qualify for school or federal student loan forgiveness programs.

In addition to these benefits, first-year employees receive 96 hours of annual paid sick leave, 96 hours of annual paid vacation leave, 16 additional hours of annual floating holiday leave, and 11 paid holidays.

Criminal Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys are also eligible to receive yearly merit money awards that can be as high as $4,500.00 and are eligible for annual wage increases.

Job Duties

• Oral and written advocacy.
• Understand that the principal duty of every deputy prosecutor is to seek justice and to exercise his or her discretion with that responsibility in mind.
• Handle all aspects of criminal prosecution from case evaluation, charging decisions, plea negotiations, and criminal jury and bench trials as assigned.
• Conduct legal research.
• Establish and maintain productive and positive working relationships with groups and individuals both inside and outside the office, including with fellow DPAs, advocates and support staff, defense counsel, judges, court staff and the Clerk's Office, victims and witnesses, law enforcement agencies, and members of the community at large.

Minimum Qualifications

Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES (WITH AN EXPECTATION THAT SOME WILL BE LEARNED WITHIN THE PROBATIONARY PERIOD)

• The ability to respond to, and manage, quickly evolving situations;
• A practiced background in methods and techniques for legal research;
• Knowledge of the Office's charging and disposition standards;
• The ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and use time and resources efficiently;
• Knowledge of the Rules of Evidence;
• A commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards and to professionalism in all areas of work performance and practice;
• The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality of records and information;
• The ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing;
• A basic understanding of appellate practices;
• The ability to exercise excellent judgment and tact in all relationships, and to practice courtesy and honesty at all times;
• An expressed interest in criminal prosecution;
• Knowledge of applicable Court Rules and judicial procedures;
• Familiarity with office procedures, methods, and equipment use, including computers and applicable software
• The ability to work under pressure, particularly with individuals who may be upset, uncooperative, or in distressing circumstances;
• A working familiarity with, and commitment to, the Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with office standards and policies;

SALARY INFORMATION
SUPERVISION
WORKING CONDITIONS

Most of the work is performed in a traditional professional office environment with frequent court appearances and periodic trips to other outside locations to attend meetings, hearings, interviews, and to undertake other job-related responsibilities. The Prosecutor's Office is located on the Snohomish County Court Campus and is connected to the County Courthouse. Typical work hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, however, from time-to-time particular assignments or specific components of the job may be require work to be performed in the evening, and on weekends and/or holidays when necessary to meet deadlines, complete tasks, and to be properly prepared for trial and related hearings.

To the extent their job responsibilities allow, after a six-month probationary period employees are permitted to work remotely one day per week. A laptop computer and all necessary software are provided. Employees must have reliable connectivity and an appropriate workspace to telework.

Additional Information:

Application Process

Please submit a cover letter addressing qualifications and interest, a detailed resume; a writing sample written solely by applicant; and a list with three professional references, all in PDF format

Application Deadline: open until filled.

Number of Positions: three

The Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. The Snohomish County Prosecutor's Office makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, please read through our EEO Policy.