County Attorney 4 – Civil Division – Deputy Prosecuting Attorney/Experienced Torts Litigator

Why It's a Great Opportunity: 
The Civil Division of the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is looking for an experienced, highly motivated Deputy Prosecuting Attorney whose work will focus on civil torts litigation. If you seek challenging, meaningful legal work and a chance to give back to your community while working in a collegial office, this is a great opportunity.
  
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Why It's a Great Department:
The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is committed to the recruitment, hiring, retention, and promotion of a diverse staff. Our commitment to diversity creates a strong and collegial office that promotes respect for the community we serve.    
  
Our Department takes great pride in the collegial environment we have created.  We are supportive of one another, highly competent, and thrive on the collective teamwork of those who work in our office.  We have high standards in our work product and for the support we provide.
 
How to be Successful in this Role:
We are looking for an experienced deputy prosecutor with significant expertise in tort litigation.  This position is responsible for high-level work in the legal field as assistant to the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney, acting as a legal representative of Pierce County.   An attorney in this classification exercises independent judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness in adapting laws, policies, and precedents to complex situations or to advise regarding a proper course of action.  The employee will have demonstrated exceptional qualities in mentoring and motivating staff to assist individual employees in realizing their fullest potential with a view to accomplishing the Prosecutor’s role in serving the community and focusing individuals on how we best serve the public.  Duties are performed with professional discretion and within office guidelines, professional ethics and standards, and legal requirements. The ability to handle high volume caseload, work under pressure with tight timelines is essential and the ability to collaborate with clients and colleagues in a collaborative work environment.
 
Your Future in this Role:
This is a great opportunity to give back to the community in which you live and help make Pierce County a place people are proud to call home.
 
Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Handles complex legal matters and litigation on behalf of Pierce County, both in State and Federal Courts.  Initially involved at the claim stage, the attorney will remain involved through pre-trial preparation, trial, and any appeals taken therefrom.
• Works directly with elected officials and appointed department heads to provide legal advice and drafts, and prepares legal opinions and memoranda.
• May be called upon to perform the duties and functions of either the Chief or Assistant Chief Civil Deputy in the event of the absence of one or the other, or both. 
• Frequently relied upon by other attorneys within the office for both legal and strategic advice.
• May assist the prosecutor in formulating policy for the office.
• May assist the prosecutor in setting goals for the office and in recommending the best personnel to fulfill those goals. 
• Analyzes, appraises, organizes facts, evidence, and precedents derived from case law; makes presentations before courts, legislative bodies, and administrative agencies. 

This classification is distinguished from the County Attorney 3 classification by being predominantly assigned to the most complex civil tort cases. This classification may also have supervisory responsibility for a unit in the department’s Civil Division and may be requested to assist in formulating policy for the department and providing recommendations on personnel issues. A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

• Must be admitted as an attorney in the State of Washington (RCW 36.27.010) and a U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident  (RCW 36.27.010 and RCW 36.27.040)
• Membership in the Washington State Bar Association.
• Applications without a cover letter and resume will not be considered.
  

• Experience in civil torts litigation.

• Ability to successfully complete Pierce County background investigation. 
• A valid Washington State driver’s license is required

To be considered for this opportunity, please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:   www.piercecountywa.org/jobs. 
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title. 
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480 at least two days prior to the need.  

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes, which may include assessments, phone screens, and interviews.

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