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Posted : Saturday, August 17, 2024 06:04 AM
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Why It's a Great Opportunity:
The Criminal Division of the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is looking for highly motivated attorneys to join our office as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys (DPA).
The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is located in downtown Tacoma, Washington, in the County-City Building and employs 255 staff, which includes 140 deputy prosecutors.
You will represent the State of Washington as a deputy prosecuting attorney in the prosecution of misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor offenses at the District Court level.
You will manage a high-volume caseload comprised of challenging, meaningful legal work and a chance to grow professionally as part of an organization where equity, diversity, and inclusion are valued and celebrated as part of our commitment to justice.
This is a great opportunity within a collegial environment.
The Criminal Division of the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is looking for highly motivated attorneys to join our office as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys (DPA).
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.
Why It's a Great Department: 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.
How to be Successful in this Role: We are looking for attorneys who exercise independent judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness in performing duties related to charging, negotiating, sentencing and trial work.
You will perform duties with professional discretion and within office guidelines, professional ethics and standards, and legal requirements.
The ability to work under pressure with tight timelines and perform daily risk analysis is essential.
Your Future in this Role: This is a great opportunity to give back to the community in which you live and help Make Pierce County a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check.
Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
Position Summary Core Daily Responsibilities: Working closely with other attorneys, clients, and staff.
Working in the District, Superior and Appellate Courts.
Work includes charging, negotiating, sentencing and trial work.
Work may include working on backlog, resentencing, DNA project, and Blake related case work.
Oral and written advocacy.
To view the entire classification description, click here.
Qualifications Minimum Requirements: Must be admitted as an attorney in the State of Washington (RCW 36.
27.
010) and a U.
S.
Citizen (RCW 36.
27.
010, RCW 36.
27.
040, and RCW 29).
Preferred Requirements: Experience working as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney with oral and written advocacy skills.
Experience charging, negotiating, sentencing and trial work.
Special Requirements: As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check.
Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration Supplemental Information To be considered for this opportunity please: Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.
piercecountywa.
org/jobs.
***Please upload a resume and cover letter outlining your experience and why you are interested in working for Pierce County.
If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.
gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.
This is a competitive selection process.
Your application form will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed.
Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration.
Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date.
Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Pierce County welcomes a diverse workforce.
Pierce County does not discriminate based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.
At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step.
We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career.
We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision.
Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community.
Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a great place to live, work, and raise a family?
The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is located in downtown Tacoma, Washington, in the County-City Building and employs 255 staff, which includes 140 deputy prosecutors.
You will represent the State of Washington as a deputy prosecuting attorney in the prosecution of misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor offenses at the District Court level.
You will manage a high-volume caseload comprised of challenging, meaningful legal work and a chance to grow professionally as part of an organization where equity, diversity, and inclusion are valued and celebrated as part of our commitment to justice.
This is a great opportunity within a collegial environment.
The Criminal Division of the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is looking for highly motivated attorneys to join our office as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys (DPA).
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.
Why It's a Great Department: 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.
How to be Successful in this Role: We are looking for attorneys who exercise independent judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness in performing duties related to charging, negotiating, sentencing and trial work.
You will perform duties with professional discretion and within office guidelines, professional ethics and standards, and legal requirements.
The ability to work under pressure with tight timelines and perform daily risk analysis is essential.
Your Future in this Role: This is a great opportunity to give back to the community in which you live and help Make Pierce County a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check.
Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
Position Summary Core Daily Responsibilities: Working closely with other attorneys, clients, and staff.
Working in the District, Superior and Appellate Courts.
Work includes charging, negotiating, sentencing and trial work.
Work may include working on backlog, resentencing, DNA project, and Blake related case work.
Oral and written advocacy.
To view the entire classification description, click here.
Qualifications Minimum Requirements: Must be admitted as an attorney in the State of Washington (RCW 36.
27.
010) and a U.
S.
Citizen (RCW 36.
27.
010, RCW 36.
27.
040, and RCW 29).
Preferred Requirements: Experience working as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney with oral and written advocacy skills.
Experience charging, negotiating, sentencing and trial work.
Special Requirements: As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check.
Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration Supplemental Information To be considered for this opportunity please: Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.
piercecountywa.
org/jobs.
***Please upload a resume and cover letter outlining your experience and why you are interested in working for Pierce County.
If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.
gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.
This is a competitive selection process.
Your application form will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed.
Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration.
Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date.
Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Pierce County welcomes a diverse workforce.
Pierce County does not discriminate based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.
At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step.
We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career.
We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision.
Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community.
Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a great place to live, work, and raise a family?
• Phone : (253) 798-7480
• Location : Pierce County, WA
• Post ID: 9095837591
