Attorney 1 (OPEN CONTINUOUSLY)

Spokane County; Us.; Sur place; EUR 64 000 - 79 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A local government entity is seeking an entry-level Attorney to perform civil and criminal legal work under supervision. Candidates must have a Juris Doctorate and be licensed to practice law in Washington State. Responsibilities include assisting in court, conducting legal research, and drafting documents. This position offers exposure to legal proceedings and fosters rapid professional development.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Washington State (WSBA membership).
• Prior experience as a law clerk or legal intern is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assist or represent the County or clients in court and legal proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Manage communication with clients regarding legal processes.

Connaissances

Knowledge of criminal law principles

Effective communication skills

Ability to evaluate and analyze legal documents

Knowledge of judicial procedures

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Description du poste

Overview

Note: This is a continuous recruitment and will be used to generate an Open List of applicants. Qualified applicants will remain on the eligibility list for 9 months. Recruitment will be used to fill open positions in both the Public Defender's and the Prosecuting Attorney's Office as they occur. Please note work area preference in supplemental question section of the application.

The position allocated to this class is the first and entry working level of this series and is responsible for performing civil and/or criminal legal work for the County Prosecutor or Public Defender. Work is performed under the general direction of the Department Head or Elected Official, or under the direct guidance, as needed, of a higher-level attorney. While allocated to this class, employees are expected to display an ability and willingness to assume responsibility and advance rapidly to a state of functional individual competency in the employee's assigned area. Area of work is assigned and reviewed for accuracy and completeness at the onset of employment; as experience is gained, less review and supervision will be provided. All work is performed within the departmental policy guidelines and applicable law. Positions of this class may be expected to assume the responsibilities of work of a higher class for training purposes.

Promotion from an Attorney 1 to an Attorney 2 is determined by an affirmative recommendation of the department.

Salary Ranges

PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE - ATTORNEY 1: $75,333.89 - $91,644.02/year

PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE - ATTORNEY 1: $72,436.44 - $88,119.26/year

Total Compensation

TOTAL COMPENSATION: $80,586 - $117,304. Total compensation is an estimate based upon base compensation, median retirement fund contributions, and current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates (including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, and leave). The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.

Responsibilities

• Assists or independently represents the County or a client in court, at trials, hearings, arraignments, depositions; files charges, arraigns defendants, sets release conditions, and schedules hearings; offers settlement negotiations; files legal documents and papers; and interviews witnesses, plaintiffs, victims, and/or clients/suspects.
• Evaluates the facts and examines evidence of specific cases or assignments.
• Conducts legal research, provides legal opinions or memorandums and drafts deeds, leases, contracts and correspondence.
• Addresses issues, questions and concerns from clients and/or their representatives regarding statutory procedures and requirements.
• Responds to written motions.
• Oversees the direct and cross examination of witnesses.
• Reviews plea paperwork for accuracy.
• Prepares trial memoranda and jury instructions.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited college or university school of law.
• Licensed to practice law, with WA State Bar Association (WSBA) membership in good standing.
  1. If not yet admitted to the practice of law, candidates may be hired who possess a J.D. and have functioned as a WSBA licensed Rule 9 Legal Intern in the nine (9) months prior to their employment application date. If hired under Rule 9 status, candidates must sit for and pass the WA State Bar Examination or otherwise be admitted to the practice of law in WA State by the WSBA within a specified timeframe (not to exceed one year from date of hire) as a condition of continued employment.
• Public Defender’s Office only: if not licensed to practice law in WA State, must meet the requirements under APR 8- Exception for Indigent Representation.
  • Candidate must be a member in good standing of the bar in another state and have applied and be pending approval by the WSBA under WA Supreme Court APR 3.
• One (1) year of prior experience as a law clerk or legal intern is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and practices of criminal or civil law as required by the position.
• Knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
• Skilled in communicating effectively both orally and in writing, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the general public and parties affected by the court and administration.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate and organize facts, evidence and legal procedures and to present information orally and in writing in a clear and logical form.
• Ability to analyze and prepare a variety of legal documents and instruments.