Deputy Prosecutor - Douglas County
Agency Name: Douglas County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Position / Job Title : Deputy Prosecutor - Douglas County
Location: East Wenatchee and Waterville, WA
Category : Attorney
Job Description: Salary Range: $114,912 to $126,108 + competitive benefits and annual COLA.
OVERVIEW
The position being hired for is focused on Criminal Prosecution in District Court, Superior Court and the Juvenile Division. Generally, a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney may be asked to represent Douglas County in criminal and/or civil cases, including hearings, trials and appeals, under the direction of the Prosecuting Attorney.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION:
Prepare and prosecute criminal cases in either District Court or Superior Court including: hearings, trials, and appeals under the direction of the Prosecuting Attorney.
Prepare and prosecute RALJ appeals before the Superior Court and felony appeals before the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.
Cover calendars and trials in Superior Court, District Court and/or Juvenile Court as required.
Review referred cases for charging and legal sufficiency and determine appropriate charges to be filed.
Communicates with law enforcement field officers and supervisors to ensure thorough investigation and legal compliance.
Provides legal advice to officers and supervisors concerning statutory and constitutional issues.
Handle pretrial hearings such as preliminary appearances, omnibus hearings, bail hearings, suppression and confession hearings, pleas and sentencings.
Research legal issues, draft memoranda, motions, and legal briefs.
Prepare cases for litigation and present / conduct administrative proceedings as assigned.
Determine strategy, including organization, timing and order of evidence presentation, appearance of witnesses and related factors. Coordinate with Victim/Witness staff to arrange for the timely appearance of witnesses.
Ensure the Prosecuting Attorney and other parties are informed of case progress and direction.
Conduct legal research and drafting in connection with cases and for other attorneys, as required.
This position is intended to focus on criminal prosecution. However, other civil-side duties may be assigned on occasion. Perform other duties as directed or required.
This list is illustrative and not a comprehensive listing of all functions / tasks performed in this position.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER RECRUITING REQUIREMENTS
Membership in good standing with the Washington Bar Association.
Valid Washington State driver's license.
Satisfactory criminal background check required as job offer condition.
Open until filled.
Link to Application: http://www.douglascountywa.gov/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=98&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Deputy-Prosecuting-Attorney-300
Other Relevant Links: http://www.douglascountywa.gov/