Criminal Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II​/Senior I​/Senior II- DOQ

Criminal Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

The Grays Harbor County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is seeking resumes from highly motivated and qualified individuals to fill a Criminal Deputy Prosecuting Attorney position. Duties may include prosecution of Juvenile Court, and/or Superior Court cases. The deputy prosecutor may be assigned based on qualification and experience, as a juvenile deputy, felony deputy.

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Depending upon qualifications, the successful applicant will be placed at a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II classification or Sr. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I or II classification.

Under the direction of the Prosecuting Attorney, the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney will provide legal representation to prosecute a broad range of difficult and complex criminal cases in Juvenile, and/or Superior Court including bench and jury trials of felonies, gross misdemeanors and violations that occur in Grays Harbor County. Appointment to the position and requirements of the position are in accordance with RCW 36.27.040.

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Exercises discretion, as supervised by the Chief Criminal Deputy or designee, as to when criminal charges should be filed, what charges are to be filed and the appropriate sentencing recommendation to make to the court.
• Reviews investigations conducted in criminal matters which are referred to the Prosecutor's office from law enforcement agencies to make charging decisions and prosecute criminal matters; conducts additional investigations as necessary; presents matters before judicial officers and juries and respond to appeals when needed.
• Must be prepared for court, which includes conducting first appearances, arraignments, omnibus hearings, motions, pleas, trials, and juvenile hearings.
• Negotiate cases with other parties and attorneys through written, in person, telephonic, and/or email means.
• Prepare factual testimony of lay and expert witnesses and exhibits as well as legal issues that will arise during the course of any hearing or trial. Advises all victims and witnesses of their rights and ensures that they are treated fully and fairly within the criminal justice system.
• Advises law enforcement agencies during investigation, prepares search warrants, prepares and files information or criminal complaints, prepares and files petitions for the revocation of probation and obtains arrest warrant.
• Assists the Prosecuting Attorney and the other deputies in the office, as needed, and can become involved in any of the functions of the prosecuting attorney's office.

Other duties:

• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II:

• Graduation from a recognized and accredited school of law or completion of the Rule 9 Law Clerk Program and admission to the Bar of the State of Washington
• Must have a minimum of three years of practice as an attorney with criminal trial experience or civil experience or its equivalent.
• Member in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association.
• Knowledge of traffic and criminal laws of the State of Washington; rules and procedures of juvenile justice. district and superior courts; basic techniques of preparation and prosecution of juvenile, traffic and felony criminal cases.
• Ability to perform legal research; analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedents to legal problems; present law, facts, evidence, and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form; work harmoniously with law enforcement and court personnel and maintain good public relations.

Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I:

• Graduation from a recognized and accredited school of law or completion of the Rule 9 Law Clerk Program and admission to the Bar of the State of Washington.
• Member in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association.
• Must have a minimum of six years of practice as an…