Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II - Criminal

Pend Oreille County; Newport Township (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pend Oreille County seeks a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney to handle felony cases in Superior or Juvenile Court, including complex criminal matters. The role involves managing a high-volume caseload with professionalism and adherence to ethics and office guidelines.

The position is full-time and on-site, with no telecommuting, and may require in-county travel. A JD, WA Bar in good standing, and 3+ years of criminal practice are preferred.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited) and Washington State Bar in good standing.
• At least 3 years of criminal trial experience preferred.
• Knowledge of criminal law, procedures, and prosecutorial ethics.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload and make charging decisions.
• Strong communication, trial, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent the State of Washington as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in felony cases.
• Handle cases in Superior or Juvenile Court and misdemeanors in District Court as needed.
• Manage high-volume caseloads and produce legal documents with accuracy.
• Work on-site in courtrooms and offices, with some in-county travel.

Skills

Criminal law

Legal research

Trial & negotiation

Case management

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

WA Bar admission in good standing

Job description

**Do not have to live in Pend Oreille County to work at the Prosecutor's Office**

Represents the State of Washington as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney handling felony cases in Superior or Juvenile Court, including complex and serious criminal matters, and may also prosecute misdemeanors in District Court with a high level of proficiency. Responsible for managing a high-volume caseload efficiently while performing all duties of a DPA I-Criminal. Work is conducted with professional discretion in accordance with legal standards, ethics, and office guidelines. This is a full-time, exempt position subject to a collective bargaining agreement.

Work Environment:
Primarily office and courtroom-based, Monday–Friday, with possible in-county travel. Duties must be performed on-site (no telecommuting).

• Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited), Washington State Bar Association membership in good standing, and at least 3 years’ legal practice (criminal trial experience preferred).
• Comprehensive knowledge of criminal law, legal procedures, court processes, legal research methods, and prosecutorial ethics, including roles and limitations of a prosecutor.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload efficiently, analyze legal sufficiency, and make sound charging and investigative decisions.
  Strong communication, trial, and negotiation skills, with the ability to resolve cases appropriately and handle complex, high-impact matters.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships while treating victims and witnesses fairly and respectfully.
  Capable of working under pressure, meeting deadlines, maintaining reliability, and using technology to produce legal documents.
• Commitment to ongoing training and staying current with case law and legislative changes.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency, valid driver’s license, and ability to pass background check.