Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II or III (DOQ)

The Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is seeking a dedicated and skilled Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II or III to join our criminal prosecution team. This position is responsible for evaluating law enforcement investigations, filing criminal charges, and preparing and litigating cases. This role demands a strong legal foundation, the ability to manage a caseload independently, and a commitment to public service.

• Screen law enforcement reports for legal sufficiency to support a criminal charge. Determine appropriate charges for crimes. Ensure crimes are charged. Develop case strategy
• Conduct research using a variety of search engines and software applications in support of charged or assigned criminal cases
• Utilize computer software systems to access, analyze and evaluate legal records and proceedings
• Prepare and file legal documentation necessary to prosecute criminal cases including informations, briefs, motions, pleadings, and related legal documentation
• Schedule charged or assigned criminal cases for trial before the district or superior courts as applicable
• Prepare cases for trial. Assure thorough investigation and organization of facts and information. Meet with opposing legal counsel, witnesses and victims. Interview law enforcement officers, victims, witnesses and other interested parties. Conduct discovery including making appropriate Brady disclosures. Coordinate and conduct depositions. Develop and prepare jury instructions. Handle pretrial hearings such as first appearances, arraignments, motions to suppress, and motions to compel
• Present and conduct courtroom proceedings necessary to effectively try or defend assigned cases. Conduct jury selection. Determine strategy including the organization, timing and order of evidence presentation and appearance of witnesses and related factors
• Keep the Chief Criminal Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and/or Elected Prosecuting Attorney informed of case progress and direction
• Advise law enforcement after hours with respect to arrests, searches, warrants, etc. Coordinate with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies as required
• Provide training to entry level deputy prosecutors, law enforcement personnel, and personnel of various criminal justice related agencies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requires knowledge of the field of assignment sufficient to perform thoroughly and accurately the full scope of responsibility as illustrated by examples in the above job description.

Education/Training

• Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree
• Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association approved law school or satisfactory completion of the APR 6 Clerkship
• Successful passage of the Washington State Bar Examination

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