Attorney - Litigation Section

About the role

The Civil Division is in search of an enthusiastic and analytical attorney to join our team in the Litigation Section, to work on tort and employment matters. Attorneys in the Litigation Section litigate cases in both federal and state court, including appeals. Depending on interest and experience, the successful candidate may also have the opportunity to work on employment cases and/or affirmative federal litigation.

About the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

Guided by our core values of Integrity, Compassion, Professionalism, and Leadership, our mission is to do Justice: We exercise the power given to us by the people with fairness and humility. We serve our diverse community, support victims and families, and hold individuals accountable. We develop innovative and collaborative solutions for King County and the State of Washington. Our office is composed of six divisions that are further organized into specialized units: 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.

Job Duties

• Defend King County and King County employees and officials in lawsuits brought by current and former employees and members of the public who claim personal injury or civil rights violations under 42 USC 1983, Title VII, or the Washington Law Against Discrimination.
• Give legal advice to these and other County departments.
• Litigate matters that focus on the county’s business and policy objectives in areas where the law is developing.
• Work closely with clients providing strategic advice, and regularly address issues of state and federal constitutional law, statutory interpretation, and developing common law.

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 are critical; appellate experience is a plus.
• Demonstrable commitment to equity and social justice, including continued development of personal cultural humility/competence.
• Desire to litigate in state and federal courts.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of civil litigation experience, tort and/or employment preferred.
• Must be Washington State Bar qualified.

Supplemental Information

• Salary: $122,671 - $174,028 annually commensurate with 4 - 20 years of experience.

Application Process

• Fully complete King County application.
• Attach Resume & Cover Letter addressed to the Hiring Committee.
• Attach a three page or more writing sample, related to a civil motion or brief.
• Answer supplemental questions.

For More Information Regarding This Recruitment, Please Contact

Selene Poulsen (she/her)

Senior Human Resources Analyst

spoulsen@kingcounty.gov

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is dedicated to making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. 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. To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.