Senior Felony Prosecution Leader & Trial Chief

Keller Executive Search; Friday Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Long-term disability

State retirement plan

Paid holidays

Relocation assistance

Temporary housing

Job summary

Our client, a well-established county government legal office in the Pacific Northwest, seeks an experienced criminal law attorney for a Chief Criminal Deputy Prosecuting Attorney role. This onsite, senior leadership position offers real ownership, substantial trial volume, and opportunities to shape justice delivery in Friday Harbor, WA.

Reporting to the elected Prosecuting Attorney, you will be a visible leader, building relationships with law enforcement, court staff, defense counsel, and

Qualifications

• Active Washington State Bar in good standing.
• At least six years in criminal law practice including prosecution or related litigation.
• Significant felony trial experience with independent jury trial capability.
• Experience supervising staff and training law enforcement.
• Willingness to complete CJIS training and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Review police reports for charging decisions across felonies and higher-level crimes.
• Prosecute the county's felony caseload from charging through verdict and sentencing, including trial strategy and evidentiary decisions.
• Carry cases across district, superior, and juvenile courts, and handle criminal appeals as needed.
• Conduct plea negotiations and make sentencing recommendations with sound prosecutorial judgment.
• Prepare and try felony jury and bench trials, examining witnesses and applying the law in real time.
• Train deputy sheriffs and other officers on substantive, procedural, and evidentiary law as applied to criminal investigations.
• Supervise and direct legal support staff, victim/witness coordinators, and interns.
• Protect victims', survivors', and witnesses' rights throughout case handling, coordinating trauma-informed support.
• Advise investigators on charging standards, search and seizure, evidence handling, and report quality.
• Build and maintain credible relationships with law enforcement agencies, court staff, and community partners.
• Maintain current knowledge of Washington substantive, procedural, and evidentiary law, monitoring appellate decisions.
• Travel occasionally to crime scenes, witness interviews and depositions, and out-of-county proceedings.

Skills

Courtroom advocacy

Leadership & supervision

Ethics & professionalism

CJIS training

Willingness to travel

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Washington State Bar admission

Job description

Our client, a well-established county government legal office in the Pacific Northwest, seeks an experienced criminal law attorney for a Chief Criminal Deputy Prosecuting Attorney role. This onsite, senior leadership position offers real ownership, substantial trial volume, and opportunities to shape justice delivery in Friday Harbor, WA.

Reporting to the elected Prosecuting Attorney, you will be a visible leader, building relationships with law enforcement, court staff, defense counsel, and