Deputy Prosecuting Attorney​/Experienced Torts Litigator; County Attorney

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.

Learn more about the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office HERE.

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.

In this position you will support general tort defense litigation with a focus on juvenile sexual assault claims. You will work closely with the juvenile sexual assault team, which is focused on careful, trauma‑informed investigation and litigation of juvenile sexual assault claims against the county. This team is comprised of experienced deputy prosecutors, a skilled investigator, knowledgeable legal assistants, and a business analyst.

Attorneys in this group work closely with the team, from early resolution to litigating cases in superior court.

This is a great opportunity to give back to the community in which you live and help make Pierce Countya place p eople are proud to call home.

• 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.

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting APPLY above or go to:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit and specify the Job Number and Title.
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