Deputy Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
King County
Auburn, WA
Full-time
Legal
Posted on July 1, 2019
- Summary
- The Criminal Division of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is looking for highly motivated attorneys to join our office as contract deputy assistant attorneys [DPAA]s.
The mission of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is to do Justice. The hallmarks of service in the Office are Integrity, Compassion, Leadership and Professionalism. King County provides more than 2 million residents with excellence in the essential services that make this one of the nations' best places to live, work, play and raise a family.
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. We encourage you to watch our six minute values video: http://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/prosecutor/jobs.aspx
KCPAO deputies cover work at courthouses in Redmond, Kent and Seattle. All deputies are expected to be able to work at any of those locations.
Application Materials: Applicants must complete the application form, answer the supplemental questions and attach a resume and cover letter addressed to Stephanie Sato. Applications will be reviewed as we have openings.
DPAA contracts are for six-months, with the option to extend an additional six months (12 months total) depending on budget and satisfactory performance. DPAAs are usually assigned to work in our District Court Unit. These positions provide excellent courtroom experience, especially for new lawyers or lawyers without previous criminal law experience. Work assignments will likely include handling gross misdemeanor cases in the District Court Unit, assisting with drug and mainstream felony filings, and covering felony calendars.
We hire regular deputies from this pool of candidates when we have openings.
- Job Duties
- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to working effectively in a team environment.
- Strong commitment to Equity, Social and Justice issues including working on personal cultural competency.
- Passion and willingness to learn trial skills.
- Must be Washington State Bar qualified. If you took the most recent Washington State bar exam, you are eligible to apply but must demonstrate that you passed.
- Supplemental Information
U.S. Citizenship (per RCW), member in good standing with the Washington State Bar and be able to work at any of our three locations.
Must submit to a criminal history check.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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01Why do you want to be a prosecutor?02Are you able to work in Kent, Seattle or Redmond?03Please describe your experience working with people from diverse ethnic, racial and socioeconomic communities.
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