Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office – Criminal Deputy Prosecuting Attorney – Mid Level to Experienced – 2 Openings – (Everett, WA)

Job Description

To provide professional legal services to the Criminal Division of the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. The complexity of the assigned criminal legal matters will be dependent on relevant prior experience, with the opportunity to work with greater independence and to assume greater responsibility over time.  Successful applicants with limited to no prior experience typically begin in the District Court Unit prosecuting misdemeanor and gross misdemeanors before transitioning to a felony caseload.  Lateral hires may begin in the District Court Unit or in a felony unit depending on their prior experience.

 Job Duties:

Essential Job Duties

• Handle all aspects of criminal prosecution from case evaluation, charging decisions, plea negotiations, and criminal jury and bench trials as assigned.
• 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.
• Oral and written advocacy.
• Conduct legal research.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Legal degree from an accredited law school.  Must be a member in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be a U.S. citizen.

Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Must successfully pass a criminal background investigation, which includes fingerprinting.

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

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