Deputy - Prosecuting Attorney - Child Support Enforcement

Whatcom County's Prosecuting Attorney is currently recruiting for a Deputy I or II (DOQ) to fill a key Child Support role in the department.

1. This position represents the State of Washington and the best interests of children in all intrastate and interstate parentage litigation, modification of child support orders, contempt of court proceedings against non-paying parents in all child support actions referred by the Department of Social and Health Services/Division of Child Support and protects the State’s monetary interests in other Family Law litigation. 

• Provides legal services for the Division of Child Support: conducting legal research and analysis; investigating income of parents and calculating child support; drafting and reviewing legal documents; keeping up to date on federal, state, and local laws and rules; maintaining confidentiality; complying with strict security standards; appearing in Superior Court in multiple counties for hearings and trials; and using superior judgment in all aspects of child support work. 

Whatcom County Deputy Prosecutors represent the interests of the State of Washington in legal actions commencing with the pre-filing, investigative stage and continuing through the post-filing litigation process.  Case assignment may include difficult criminal prosecutions of adults for felony offenses, including: sexual assault, domestic violence, and major crimes. 

Supervisor: Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM  

• Deputy I   Range 9

• Deputy II   Range 11

Deputy I:

• Must be a current member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association; OR must be a current member in good standing of another State Bar Association AND must become a member of the Washington State Bar Association by passing the Washington State Bar exam within one year from date of hire; OR be eligible to be admitted to practice with a limited license under APR Rule 9 AND pass the Bar within 1 years of date of hire. 
• Trial experience in criminal law is preferred.
• Spanish language fluency is desired.

• Requires successful completion of two years as a Whatcom County Deputy I in the Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and performance-based approval of promotion by the Prosecuting Attorney OR three (3) years of experience as a public defender, prosecuting attorney, or private criminal counsel.

• Must be a current member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association; OR must be a current member in good standing of another State Bar Association AND must become a member of the Washington State Bar Association by passing the next Washington State Bar exam.

• Spanish language fluency is desired.

At its sole discretion, Whatcom County may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications, and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees AND their family 
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and 12 paid holidays annually.  Prior related public service considered for setting accrual rate.  Accrue up to 330 hours of PTO annually. Cash-out up to 40 hours over 330 maximum annually.

• Lifetime pension through the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), with joint contributions required from the employee and the County
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Retirement with County match
• $50,000 Life Insurance coverage for employees 
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Personal Accident Insurance 
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available for health care and/or dependent care expenses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional benefit information