King County
Deputy/Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Special Assault Unit
King County, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Deputy/Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Special Assault Unit Pay $116013.25 - $158683.20 / year
Location Seattle/Washington
Employment type Full-Time
Job Description
Req#: 3970003 Deputy/Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Special Assault Unit
Considering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out. The Special Assault Unit of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is seeking experienced trial prosecutors to join our team. These are meaningful opportunities to join one of the first specialized units in the country to deal exclusively with cases involving the sexual and physical abuse of children, as well as sexual offenses against adults. Join our team of specially trained prosecutors, subject matter experts, and passionate advocates who are uniquely qualified to deal with the complex and sensitive nature of these cases. If you seek meaningful victim-centered, trauma-informed work and a chance to serve your community as part of a dynamic team, this opportunity may be for you.
About the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
: The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (KCPAO) is guided by our core values of Integrity, Compassion, Professionalism, and Leadership.
Join us in our mission 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. 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. PAO employees are expected to comply with equity and social justice principles, and to work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement. Special Assault Unit (SAU) prosecutors work with legal service professionals, law enforcement, the Children’s Justice Center of King County , external victim advocates, and other community partners on these complex and sensitive cases with a victim centered approach. Core duties include trying adult and child sex offenses as well as felony child physical abuse cases, pre-trial case preparation and management through trial and post-conviction hearings.
SAU trial deputies are based out of the King County Courthouse in Seattle or the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent and have the ability to telecommute when not in trial.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
5+ years of experience as a prosecutor with 3+ years of felony prosecution. Demonstrated experience and ability to effectively work with victims of crime, victim advocates, and law enforcement. Experience working with fellow attorneys, legal service professionals, and advocates collaboratively in a team environment. Experience working with law enforcement. Experience with case development, including but not limited to more complex search warrant reviews. Expediently facilitating defense interviews. Familiarity with forensics, including SANE exams and DNA. The ability to successfully engage in a practice with considerable pre-trial litigation. The ability to try Class A and B sex offenses and child physical abuse cases to verdict. Passion and commitment to continually improve trial practice. Understanding of a victim-centered and trauma-informed approach. Knowledgeable regarding the sensitive and complex nature of sexual assault cases and their dynamics. Strong legal research, writing, oral argument, presentation, and analysis skills. Strong work ethic and commitment to work effectively as part of a team. Strong commitment to Race, Equity and Social Justice (RESJ) issues, including continual development of personal cultural competency to better understand RESJ and its impact on our work and community. Must be Washington State Bar qualified. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Member in good standing with the Washington State Bar. Must submit to a criminal history check. U.S. Citizenship (per RCW 36.27 and 29A.04 and Article VI of the WA Constitution). Salary: $116,013.24 - $158,683.20+ annually, commensurate with experience. Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys and Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys enjoy King County’s robust benefits package. Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys (but not Seniors) are also union represented by the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Association.
Application Process : Fully attach King County application*Attach Cover Letter addressed to the Hiring CommitteeAttach ResumeAnswer Supplemental Questions*Applications or supplemental questionnaires that state “see my resume” or that are blank are considered incomplete and will not be considered competitive.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Hazel Johnson (she/her) Deputy Director of Human Resources Hazel.johnson@kingcounty.govAbout the company King County is located in the US state of Washington. Notice Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at accessibility@talentify.io or 407-000-0000. Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility. An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report . NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at aedt@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.
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Req#: 3970003 Deputy/Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Special Assault Unit
Considering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out. The Special Assault Unit of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is seeking experienced trial prosecutors to join our team. These are meaningful opportunities to join one of the first specialized units in the country to deal exclusively with cases involving the sexual and physical abuse of children, as well as sexual offenses against adults. Join our team of specially trained prosecutors, subject matter experts, and passionate advocates who are uniquely qualified to deal with the complex and sensitive nature of these cases. If you seek meaningful victim-centered, trauma-informed work and a chance to serve your community as part of a dynamic team, this opportunity may be for you.
About the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
: The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (KCPAO) is guided by our core values of Integrity, Compassion, Professionalism, and Leadership.
Join us in our mission 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. 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. PAO employees are expected to comply with equity and social justice principles, and to work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement. Special Assault Unit (SAU) prosecutors work with legal service professionals, law enforcement, the Children’s Justice Center of King County , external victim advocates, and other community partners on these complex and sensitive cases with a victim centered approach. Core duties include trying adult and child sex offenses as well as felony child physical abuse cases, pre-trial case preparation and management through trial and post-conviction hearings.
SAU trial deputies are based out of the King County Courthouse in Seattle or the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent and have the ability to telecommute when not in trial.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
5+ years of experience as a prosecutor with 3+ years of felony prosecution. Demonstrated experience and ability to effectively work with victims of crime, victim advocates, and law enforcement. Experience working with fellow attorneys, legal service professionals, and advocates collaboratively in a team environment. Experience working with law enforcement. Experience with case development, including but not limited to more complex search warrant reviews. Expediently facilitating defense interviews. Familiarity with forensics, including SANE exams and DNA. The ability to successfully engage in a practice with considerable pre-trial litigation. The ability to try Class A and B sex offenses and child physical abuse cases to verdict. Passion and commitment to continually improve trial practice. Understanding of a victim-centered and trauma-informed approach. Knowledgeable regarding the sensitive and complex nature of sexual assault cases and their dynamics. Strong legal research, writing, oral argument, presentation, and analysis skills. Strong work ethic and commitment to work effectively as part of a team. Strong commitment to Race, Equity and Social Justice (RESJ) issues, including continual development of personal cultural competency to better understand RESJ and its impact on our work and community. Must be Washington State Bar qualified. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Member in good standing with the Washington State Bar. Must submit to a criminal history check. U.S. Citizenship (per RCW 36.27 and 29A.04 and Article VI of the WA Constitution). Salary: $116,013.24 - $158,683.20+ annually, commensurate with experience. Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys and Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys enjoy King County’s robust benefits package. Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys (but not Seniors) are also union represented by the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Association.
Application Process : Fully attach King County application*Attach Cover Letter addressed to the Hiring CommitteeAttach ResumeAnswer Supplemental Questions*Applications or supplemental questionnaires that state “see my resume” or that are blank are considered incomplete and will not be considered competitive.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Hazel Johnson (she/her) Deputy Director of Human Resources Hazel.johnson@kingcounty.govAbout the company King County is located in the US state of Washington. Notice Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at accessibility@talentify.io or 407-000-0000. Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility. An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report . NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at aedt@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.
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