Attorney 2 - Juvenile or Adult Division

Overview

This position works 40 hours per week in the Counsel for Defense Department.

The position allocated to this class is the second and journey working level in this series and is responsible for performing civil and / or criminal legal work for the County Prosecutor, Public Defender or Counsel for Defense. Positions functioning at this level, whether civil or criminal, require prior case preparation and / or trial experience at a level equivalent to Attorney 1. A higher level attorney is available for professional guidance and counseling on a case by case basis on unusual or difficult problems. A position may be responsible for one or more legal programs of the department where the complexity of the law and legal procedures, legal knowledge, proficiency, depth and complexity of case preparation is less than at the Attorney 3 level. Professional guidance and counseling may be provided to legal interns by the positions of this class.

Promotion from an Attorney 1 to an Attorney 2 is determined by an affirmative recommendation of the department.

TOTAL COMPENSATION : $110,284- $154,338 annually. Total compensation is an estimate based upon base compensation, median retirement fund contributions, and current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates (including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, and leave). The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.

Responsibilities

• Assists or independently represents the County or a client in court, at trials, hearings arraignments, depositions; files legal documents and papers; and interviews witnesses, plaintiffs, victims, and / or clients / suspects.
• Evaluates the facts and examines evidence of specific cases or assignments.
• Conducts legal research, provides legal opinions or memorandums and drafts deeds, leases, contracts and correspondence.
• Addresses issues, questions and concerns from clients and / or their representatives regarding statutory procedures and requirements.
• Responds to written motions.
• Provides oral argument in court during guilty pleas, motion hearings, or other matters of law.
• Oversees the direct and cross examination of witnesses.
• Works with investigators, paralegals, and secretaries to manage court dates, filings, and case investigations.
• Assists former clients when they are asked to \"return to court\" on the basis of having violated probation.
• Performs other related duties as required / assigned.

As an Attorney in the Juvenile Section

As an Attorney in the Felony Section

As an Attorney in the Civil Division

Candidate must be a member in good standing of the bar in another state and have applied and be pending approval by the WSBA under WA Supreme Court APR 3.

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