Senior Public Defender, Public Defense

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

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.

• 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.

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; established precedents and sources of legal reference applicable to prosecuting activities; providing complex administrative and professional staff assistance to the Prosecuting Attorney's Office; representing the County in a wide variety of criminal prosecution proceedings;

and so forth.

learn the established precedents and sources of legal reference applicable to prosecuting activities; provide administrative and professional staff assistance to the Prosecuting Attorney's Office; assist in the implementation of prosecuting attorney goals, objectives, and practices; represent the County in a variety of criminal prosecution proceedings; analyze, appraise, organize, and present facts, evidence, and precedents in a clear and logical manner; analyze and prepare a wide variety of legal documents;

research, analyze, and evaluate new program techniques, methods, and procedures; interpret and apply legal principles and procedures; prepare and present cases in court; 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, the general public, and media representatives;

analyze and prepare a wide variety of legal documents; prepare and present difficult cases in court; conduct research on complex legal problems and prepare sound legal opinions; and so forth.

Resume and other documents must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application. Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.

Application Review (Pass/ Fail) - An online application is required. Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application…