Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

JOIN REDMOND!

The City of Redmond is a thriving, culturally diverse community and home to over 80,000 residents. Redmond is the hub of an array of commerce and industry ranging from technology, aerospace, and gaming to biomedical and innovation start-ups.

This public-facing position plays an essential role in the criminal justice system, makes a positive impact on society, and reports directly to the Supervising Prosecuting Attorney. Under the direction of the Supervising Attorney, the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney provides professional legal services on behalf of the City in court in criminal gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor, civil traffic infraction, community court, and civil code violation cases. The City of Redmond Prosecuting Attorney?s Office handles cases on behalf of the City in bench and jury trials, contested hearings, appeals, and other court and administrative hearings.

Note: As part of the application process, candidates are required to submit a legal writing sample, not exceeding 10 pages in length.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews, files, and prosecutes cases in King County District Court.
• Manages and analyzes case evidence, researches the law, develops arguments, writes briefs, interviews witnesses, makes plea offers, negotiates resolutions, and prepares cases that do not settle for trial
• Determines if each case is legally sufficient to file or not and litigate each filed case from arraignment to appeal
• Identifies relevant legal issues for staff to research and decides which cases require written legal briefs
• If adverse decision is made by court, determines whether to appeal to higher court
• Collaborates with supervising attorney on multiple and/or complex cases
• Provides training and legal advice to police officers
• Provides legal advice to code enforcement officers and other city officials to determine if civil or criminal proceedings are appropriate and if questions should be addressed by city's civil law firm instead
• May decide on what enforcement issues may need to be addressed and whether amendments or additions to City's municipal code are needed
• Temporarily assume day-to-day duties of supervising attorney when supervising attorney is absent or unavailable
• Prepare civilian witnesses and police officers for testimony in bench or jury trials

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of and Skills in

• Laws pertaining to criminal gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor, and civil traffic infraction cases. Although not required, knowledge of code enforcement laws and issues is preferable
• Court procedures and rules of evidence
• U.S. and Washington State constitutions as well as case law that pertains to both
• Analyzing and evaluating case facts, evidence and legal precedent
• Preparing cases, securing necessary information, interviewing witnesses, and trying cases in court
• Litigation techniques and negotiation; use of oral and written persuasion
• Conducting legal research
• Conducting jury trials

Ability to

• Analyze, prepare, and present comprehensive legal documents
• Practice law in a trial environment before a judge and/or jury
• Develop rapport and work with the public, police, judges, courthouse, defense counsel, and department staff
• Solve complex problems and negotiate
• Work independently, handle multiple tasks, prioritize and schedule work
• Work under pressure in the courtroom
• Deal effectively with difficult and emotional situations
• Make complex legal decisions under extreme time constraints
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Create empowered work teams and function in various roles within a project or team
• Consider multiple viewpoints and make decisions in the best interest of the organization
• Encourage and recognize behaviors that exemplify the City's philosophy, mission, vision and values

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
• Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible experience as a prosecutor in municipal, district, and/or superior courts
• May require relevant certification or higher education coursework as it pertains to the department/division
• Any combination of education and experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties of the position

Licenses and Certificates

• Current license and member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association

Other

This class description describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the job.

Please review the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney job description for more information about the knowledge, skills, abilities, working conditions, and physical requirements.

BENEFITS

Our employees earn competitive wages and enjoy an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• MEDICAL INSURANCE - Choice of two plans for employees and their eligible dependents: Premera or Kaiser Permanente. All employee healthcare premiums paid for by the City of Redmond.
• PRESCRIPTION DRUG INSURANCE - Included with each medical plan
• DENTAL INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents
• VISION INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents
• OTHER INSURANCE - Life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - For tax savings on healthcare and dependent care expenses
• PAID VACATION & HOLIDAYS ? with (13) paid holidays per year
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
• RETIREMENT PLANS - Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) plus additional options that include: Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (Social Security replacement plan) and MetLife 457 Plan
• Annual COLA adjustments
• Annual merit increases of up to 5%