Senior Public Defender, Clark County Public Defense

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Job Summary

A Senior Public Defender practices in all the trial courts in which assigned counsel attorneys work, without supervision. Provides general supervision to attorneys and support staff. Supervises the Public Defender’s assigned to each unit.
This position reports directly to the Assistant Chief Public Defender and works in collaboration with other Senior Public Defenders.
Underfill Opportunity:
This position may be filled as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II if selected candidate does not fully meet the qualifications for a Senior Public Defender at the time of hire.
The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II is the full journey level class within the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I by the performance of the full range of cases as assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the judicial procedures and policies of the work unit.

The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II receives direction from higher level prosecuting attorney staff# Qualifications
** Senior Public Defender

Education and Experience:

** Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
* Graduation from an ABA accredited school of law and must be a member of the Washington State Bar Association.
* Ten years of practice as an attorney with a minimum of three years trial experience in the trial of criminal cases. Proven experience in handling all phases of the most complex felony cases without supervision.
* Ability to successfully pass Clark County background investigation.
* Valid Washington State driver’s license.
** Knowledge of....
** organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs; operational characteristics, services and activities of a public defense office; legal principles and practices, including civil, criminal, constitutional, and administrative law and procedure; legal research, terminology and procedures; organization, duties, powers, limitations, and authority of County government and a public defense office; pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations;

principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation; principles and practices of budget preparation and administration; and so forth.
** Ability to....
** analyze and apply legal principles; manage and coordinate the work of supervisory, professional, and technical personnel; interpret and explain public defense standards, policies and procedures; organize, interpret, and apply legal principles and procedures; prepare and present difficult cases in court; conduct research on complex legal problems and prepare sound legal opinions; prepare and administer a budget; select, supervise, train and evaluate staff;

interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including County and other government officials, community groups, and the general public; and so forth.
** Underfill Opportunity**:
This position may be filled as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II if selected candidate does not fully meet the qualifications for a Senior Public Defender at the time of hire.
** Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II

Education and Experience:

** Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities will be considered
* Four years of responsible experience in a law office as a practicing attorney.
* Equivalent to a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
* Membership in the State Bar of Washington.
** Knowledge of...
** ordinances, statutes, and court decisions relating to civil and criminal prosecution; judicial procedure and rules of evidence; methods of legal research; pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations;…