Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I

About the role

The Klickitat County Prosecutor's Office is seeking a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney to handle district court matters, including gross misdemeanors, probation violations, and traffic infractions.

Responsibilities

• Represents the State in district court cases.
• Researches legal bases for complaints and cases filed to determine legal sufficiency.
• Reviews and prepares physical evidence, interviews witnesses, requests further investigation by law enforcement as necessary, evaluates cases for disposition, prepares charges to be filed, drafts plea agreements, and appears on behalf of the State in hearings and jury trials.
• Drafts legal pleadings including information and/or criminal complaints, jury instructions, trial briefs, motions in limine, probable cause statements.
• Consults with law enforcement regarding their investigations when requested and advises law enforcement about legal issues related to the criminal cases.
• Maintains current knowledge of the substantive, procedural and evidentiary laws of the State of Washington, federal constitutional law, and procedures of the district, juvenile, superior and appellate courts.
• Fills in for other prosecutors as needed.

Requirements/Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques and related tools/equipment to accomplish the basic function of this position, including any safety and/or legal requirements.
• A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be a Juris Doctor or equivalent degree and any combination of education and experience that would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job.
• Licenses, Certificates And Other Requirements: Valid state driver's license in state of residence, Member in good standing of the State Bar of Washington.

Qualifications

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job.

Skills

• Legal research and analysis.
• Case preparation and presentation.
• Interpersonal communication with law enforcement and clients.
• Advising on legal issues related to criminal cases.

Benefits

Klickitat County offers a generous benefit package which includes:

• Vacation, sick and paid holiday leave.
• Medical, dental, vision and life and LTD insurance.
• Substantial County contributions towards premiums.
• A retirement package through the Washington State Department of Retirement System.
• A flexible spending account, two Deferred Compensation programs, voluntary life and LTD insurance, AFLAC coverage and a variety of on-going training programs.