Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II - Criminal

NACBA; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NACBA is seeking a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney to represent the State in felonies in Superior or Juvenile Court, handling complex criminal matters and, when needed, misdemeanors in District Court with high proficiency.

The role requires managing a high-volume caseload, precise charging and investigative decisions, and adherence to prosecutorial ethics and office guidelines. Work is on-site with in-county travel possible.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited program.
• Active membership in the Washington State Bar Association in good standing.
• At least 3 years of criminal practice, trial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represents the State of Washington as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney handling felony cases in Superior or Juvenile Court, including complex and serious criminal matters.
• May also prosecute misdemeanors in District Court with a high level of proficiency.
• Manage a high-volume caseload efficiently and perform all duties of a DPA I-Criminal.

Skills

Criminal trial experience

Criminal law knowledge

Trial and negotiation skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission (WA State Bar Association)

3+ years legal practice (criminal)

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.