Senior Prosecuting Attorney — Felony & Family Law

Spokane County Washington; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Spokane County Washington is seeking an Attorney on the Felony and Family Law teams to handle advanced civil or criminal matters with substantial independence. You will decide charges, prepare pleadings, and drive cases to trial while mentoring junior attorneys. Strong analytical and courtroom skills are essential.

The role requires a J.D. from an accredited school and Washington State Bar membership, with at least four years in a comparable role.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Washington (Bar in good standing).
• Four years of experience at a level equivalent to Attorney 2 or substituting advanced professional legal training.
• Knowledge of criminal or civil law principles and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate investigative results and decide charges or refer for further investigation.
• Prepare legal pleadings and case files for charging and trial.
• Represent the State in court for felonies and related proceedings.
• Review records on appeal and draft briefs for higher courts.
• Supervise and guide other attorneys on the team as needed.

Skills

Criminal law

Civil law

Legal writing

Courtroom advocacy

Litigation experience

Analytical thinking

Education

J.D. degree

Washington Bar admission

Job description

Spokane County Washington is seeking an Attorney on the Felony and Family Law teams to handle advanced civil or criminal matters with substantial independence. You will decide charges, prepare pleadings, and drive cases to trial while mentoring junior attorneys. Strong analytical and courtroom skills are essential.

The role requires a J.D. from an accredited school and Washington State Bar membership, with at least four years in a comparable role.