Salary

$112,073.00 - $155,091.00 Annually

Location

Seattle - Downtown Core, WA

Job Type

Regular, Full time, 40 hrs/week

Job Number

2024-22604

Department

PAO - Prosecuting Attorneys

Opening Date

08/21/2024

Closing Date

9/11/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Z7A : PAO Non-Rep VL

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Summary

The Civil Division of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office (PAO) is in search of an enthusiastic and analytical attorney to join our team in the Litigation Section, focusing primarily on employment litigation. Employment litigators in the Litigation Section investigate employment claims and defend King County and King County Employees and officials in lawsuits brought on by current and former King County employees in federal and state courts, including appeals. Lawsuits commonly involve allegations of discrimination, retaliation, failure to accommodate disabilities, and other claims brought under the Washington Law against Discrimination and Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act. Employment litigators also collaborate with PAO employment advisors to analyze and advise on matters involving current employees. Applicants must have a commitment to equity and social justice work, including ongoing cultural competence development.

The Litigation Section makes significant investments in its members by providing robust onboarding, training, resources, and support. Successful applicants will be expected to work in the Litigation Section for at least two years before seeking a position in another section.

The Litigation Section also has an opening for a Torts Litigation Attorney which you can learn about here:
There is a third litigation opening that will be a hybrid Torts/Employment position. Please express your interest in this role in the supplemental questions.

The Civil Division provides comprehensive legal services to King County government, including all County elected and appointed officials, department heads, and with the managers of numerous county agencies and departments. Serving in its role as an in-house law firm for the County, the Civil Division works closely with its clients in solving a wide range of legal problems by providing legal advice and representing King County and its employees in lawsuits filed in state or federal courts. The Civil Division is composed of about 65 lawyers organized into seven specialized sections: (1) Contracts, (2) County Services, (3) Transportation & Real Property, (4) Employment, (5) Land Use, (6) Natural Resources, and (7) Litigation.

We value diversity and strive to hire a workforce that reflects the community that we serve. It is essential to our mission that we create and maintain an office that is diverse and inclusive. All PAO employees are expected to participate in PAO equity work and attend equity trainings and discussions. PAO employees are expected to comply with equity and social justice principles, and to work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.

Job Duties

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:

• Enthusiasm, initiative, and an ability to successfully lead a team on complex matters
• Outstanding analytical abilities
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Demonstrable commitment to equity and social justice, including continued development of personal cultural humility/competence
• Desire to litigate in state and federal courts
• 3-5 years of employment litigation experience
• Must be Washington State Bar qualified

Supplemental Information

This position is open to all current regular deputy prosecuting attorneys on staff and will be a lateral transfer for an internal candidate. The position is also open to external candidates.

This position will be a hybrid/in-person schedule as business needs allow, subject to a telecommuting agreement. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Special Requirements :

• Member in good standing with the Washington State Bar.
• Must submit to a criminal history check.
• U.S. Citizenship (as required by RCW 36.27 and 29A.04 and Article VI of the WA Constitution).

Salary : $112,073 - $155,091 commensurate with 3~15 years of experience.


For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Heidi Jacobsen-Watts, Assistant Section Head (206) 477-1861.

Application Process :
1. Attach cover letter & resume
2. Attach writing sample
3. Answer supplemental questions

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Heidi Jacobsen-Watts, Assistant Section Head (206) 477-1861.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.