Prosecuting Attorney I​/II​/III​/IV Criminal and Child Support Division

The mission of Yakima County Government is to provide accessible, responsive and responsible public service through leadership and teamwork committed to understanding and meeting public needs.

Our Values:

• Integrity
• Common Sense
• Innovation
• Accountability

Attorney II-S

Regular

Exempt (ineligible for overtime)

Pay Range as follows:
Attorney I: $102,000 - $110,408 per year (Attorney Pay Plan, Step 1-7)
Attorney II: $113,720 - $128,068 per year (Attorney Pay Plan, Step 1-7)
Attorney III: $128,708 - $144,946 per year (Attorney Pay Plan, Step 1-7)
Attorney IV: $146,758-$178,897 Per year (Attorney Pay Plan, Step 1-11)

Job Closing Date:
Open until filled with weekly reviews.

The Yakima County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has immediate openings for Criminal Attorneys at the Attorney I, II, III, and IV levels. Candidates will work in a professional, collegial, and fast-paced environment.
Assignment is at the discretion of the Prosecutor and placement may be in the General Felony, Special Assault division, or Child Support division.

We’re looking for passionate and dedicated attorneys to join our Criminal Division. This is a great opportunity to:

• Gain valuable courtroom and litigation experience
• Make a real impact in our community
• Work alongside a supportive and professional team

Benefits included in position:

• -Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)
• -Retirement
• -Paid Vacation
• -Paid Holidays
• -Paid Sick Leave

Note:

This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position

The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney will prosecute adult criminal cases of a moderate level of complexity and seriousness OR
moderate to serious felony offenses.

Evaluates each case and assesses its factual and legal sufficiency under the law at each stage of a criminal proceeding by reviewing police and other reports and analyzing all information available. Makes charging decisions regarding legal and factual sufficiency for filing of a case.

Evaluates strengths, weaknesses and facts of each case for purposes of additional investigation, plea negotiations, development of case strategy and trial preparation.

Coordinates or conducts case investigation for trial preparation as necessary. Arranges for tests of physical evidence, testimony of expert witnesses and interviews or directs interviews of witnesses as required.

Instigates or responds to plea bargaining negotiations with opposing counsel and represents the interest of the state.

Represents the State at preliminary appearances, arraignments, pre-trial motions, pleas of guilty, sentencing hearings and post-trial matters such as restitution hearings and sentence reviews/amendments.

Conducts all trial actions including: selection of jury, opening arguments, direct and cross examination, introduction of evidence and exhibits, preparation of jury instructions, closing arguments and post-trial motions.

Works with and Responds to law enforcement at critical stages of proceedings, to achieve positive outcomes.

In child support enforcement (prosecution), represents the State of Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Division of Child Support in family law matters or proceedings in Superior Court to establish parentage and child support orders, modify child support orders, enforce child support orders, and other associated actions or proceedings.

In child dependency proceedings (indigent defense) represents parents and children regarding matters and proceedings under RCW 13.34 initiated by the State of Washington, Department of Social and Health Services, Child Protective Service alleging abuse and/or neglect by a parent and/or to terminate parental rights.

Close to moderate or moderate to low…