Attorney - Employment Section - Advising

About the role

The Civil Division of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (PAO) is in search of an attorney to join our team in the Labor and Employment Section. The successful candidate will advise County clients (Executive departments, Council, PAO, Superior and District Court).

Job Duties

• Advising will be on all aspects of labor and employment law, including but not limited to discrimination issues, workplace investigations and discipline, wage and hour issues, labor issues, and leave issues.
• The successful candidate will also advise on applicable King County Code provisions, Executive, Superior Court, District Court and Legislative branch policies.
• The successful candidate will also litigate matters on behalf of the County in labor arbitrations and in other administrative forums including the King County Personnel Board, the Office of Administrative Hearings, and the Washington Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC).

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Outstanding client relations skills;
• Exceptional analytical abilities;
• Ability to present a persuasive case to a fact finder;
• Excellent legal research and writing skills;
• Ability to effectively represent the County in labor arbitrations and in other administrative forums;
• Demonstrates initiative and an ability to successfully work with a team on complex matters;
• Strong commitment to Race, Equity and Social Justice, including continued development of personal cultural humility/competence and applying that development to advising and representation;
• 3-5 years previous litigation and/or labor and employment law experience desired but not required.

Supplemental Information

• Salary: $122,671 - $174,028 annually commensurate with 3- 20 years of experience.

Application Process

• Fully complete King County application*
• Attach Resume & Cover Letter addressed to the Hiring Committee
• Answer supplemental questions

Special Requirements

• Member in good standing with the Washington State Bar.
• Must submit to a criminal history check.

For More Information Regarding This Recruitment, Please Contact

• Selene Poulsen (she/her)
• Spoulsen@kingcounty.gov

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may 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
• 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

Note

• 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.

Required Questions

• 01 Are you licensed to practice law in the State of Washington?
• 02 What is your WSBA number?
• 03 Briefly describe a race, equity, and social justice issue that is important to you.
• 04 Briefly describe any Employment or Labor experience you may have.