Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I (Civil)

Skagit County; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Skagit County is seeking an attorney to represent the County, its elected officials, and other statutory clients in civil and/or criminal matters as assigned. The focus includes providing legal advice, representation, and litigation support for mental health commitment hearings, with close collaboration to the Civil Unit and County leadership.

Salary upon hire is $43.02 to $46.08 per hour (step 1–3) with progressive increases up to $57.21/hr.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
• Civil and/or legal experience required.

Responsibilities

• Represent Skagit County and its officials in civil and/or criminal matters as assigned.
• Provide legal advice, representation, and litigation support for mental health commitment hearings.
• Handle litigation responsibilities related to mental health commitment hearings.
• Perform legal research using CD Law/Westlaw and related resources.
• Collaborate with the Chief Civil Deputy, Civil Unit attorneys, the elected Prosecutor, and other County staff.
• Review contracts and assist in drafting contracts related to assigned duties.

Skills

Civil and/or legal experience

Oral & written communication

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Job description

This attorney will represent Skagit County, its elected officials, and other statutory clients in civil and/or criminal legal matters as assigned. Principal duties will be to provide legal advice, representation, and litigation support related to mental health commitment hearings.

- Salary upon hire is $43.02 to $46.08 per hour (step 1 through 3) depending upon qualifications.

- Progressive increases are based upon years of service with Skagit County, up to step 10 (top step is $57.21/hr.). The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I (Civil) is Range 29 of the Non-rep salary schedule.

Handle prosecutorial assistance and representation to all matters related to mental health commitment hearings. Handle other legal matters associated with the day-to-day operations of the Skagit County Prosecutor's Office as assigned.

Handle litigation responsibility on mental commitment hearings.

Attend meetings and hearings related to mental health commitment hearings.

Perform legal research including use of computer research (CD Law/Westlaw).

The attorney will work closely with the Chief Civil Deputy, other attorneys in the Civil Unit, the elected Prosecutor, and other County employees depending on assignments.

Review contracts and work with other County departments in supervision of the drafting of contracts relating to assigned duties.

SUPERVISORY:

None.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

Performs related duties as assigned. Related duties as required are duties that may not be specifically listed in the Position Description but are with the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's classification of work.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical path to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
• Civil and/or legal experience required.

Requires knowledge of:

• A full-scope knowledge of Washington statutes and cases.
• County and local government ordinances, policies, and other applicable regulations.
• Perform legal research, including thorough computer legal research program efficiently and skillfully.
• General knowledge of various mental illnesses, treatments, and impacts mental illness has on an individual's ability to function in the community.

Requires the ability to:

• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Interact with mentally ill individuals in a hearing setting.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

Licensed attorney in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association.

Valid Washington State driver's license.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed primarily in an office or courtroom environment. Ability to lift and carry boxes up to 40 pounds.

HAZARDS:

Those present in a normal office or courtroom environment. A physical hazard may occur from hostile general public with threats either verbal, physical or with weapons and exposure to germs from dealing with the public and document handling.

Changes to the position description may be made at the discretion of the employer.

Skagit County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

It is the policy of Skagit County to follow all federal and state laws to ensure non-discrimination with regard to race, color religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status and/or physical or mental disability in its employment practices.