Attorney - Employment Section - Litigation

King County, WA

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 123,000 - 174,000

Full time

9 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible schedules

Job summary

The Civil Division of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office seeks an enthusiastic and analytical attorney to join the Litigation Section, handling tort and employment matters in labor arbitrations and related administrative forums. The role emphasizes strong client relations, research, and persuasive argument.

Candidates should bring 3–5 years of litigation and/or labor and employment experience, a commitment to equity, and the ability to work collaboratively on complex matters.

Qualifications

Outstanding client relations skills.
Exceptional analytical abilities.
Excellent legal research and writing skills.
Strong commitment to race, equity and social justice.

Responsibilities

Litigate matters on behalf of County clients in labor arbitrations and administrative forums.
Represent the County persuasively with effective advocacy and teamwork.

Skills

Client relations

Analytical abilities

Persuasive advocacy

Legal research

Writing skills

Team collaboration

Commitment to equity

Litigation experience

Job description

Summary

The Civil Division is in search of an enthusiastic and analytical attorney to join our team in the Litigation Section, to work on tort and employment matters.

About

About the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Guided by our core values of Integrity, Compassion, Professionalism, and Leadership, our mission is to do Justice:

We exercise the power given to us by the people with fairness and humility.
We serve our diverse community, support victims and families, and hold individuals accountable.
We develop innovative and collaborative solutions for King County and the State of Washington.

Our office is composed of six divisions that are further organized into specialized units.

We value diversity and strive to hire a workforce that reflects the community that we serve. It is essential to our mission that we create and maintain an office that is diverse and inclusive. All PAO employees are expected to participate in PAO equity work and attend equity trainings and discussions. PAO employees are expected to comply with race, equity, and social justice principles, and to work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.

To learn more about the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (PAO), please visit our website.

Job Duties

The successful candidate will litigate matters on behalf of County clients (Executive departments, Council, PAO, Superior and District Court) in labor arbitrations and in other administrative forums including the King County Personnel Board, the Office of Administrative Hearings, and the Washington Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC).

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Outstanding client relations skills;
Exceptional analytical abilities;
Ability to present a persuasive case to a fact finder;
Excellent legal research and writing skills;
Ability to effectively represent the County in labor arbitrations and in other administrative forums;
Demonstrates initiative and an ability to successfully work with a team on complex matters;
Strong commitment to Race, Equity and Social Justice, including continued development of personal cultural humility/competence and applying that development to advising and representation;
3-5 years previous litigation and/or labor and employment law experience desired but not required.

Salary

$122,671 - $174,028 annually commensurate with 3 - 20 years of experience.

Application Process

Fully complete King County application*
Attach Resume & Cover Letter addressed to the Hiring Committee
Attach a three page or more writing sample, related to a civil motion or brief.
Answer supplemental questions
Applications or supplemental questionnaires that state "see my resume" or that are blank are considered incomplete and will not be considered competitive.

Special Requirements

Member in good standing with the Washington State Bar.
Must submit to a criminal history check.

For More Information Regarding This Recruitment, Please Contact

Selene Poulsen (she/her)
Sr. Human Resources Analyst
spoulsen@kingcounty.gov

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is dedicated to making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

Benefits

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
Generous vacation and paid sick leave
Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness programs
Onsite activity centers
Employee Giving Program
Employee assistance programs
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

Recruitment Questions

Are you licensed to practice law in the State of Washington?

What is your WSBA number?

Briefly describe a race, equity, and social justice issue that is important to you.

Briefly describe any Employment or Labor experience you may have.