Description
JOIN REDMOND!
The City of Redmond is a thriving, culturally diverse community, and home to over 80,000 residents. Redmond is the hub of an array of commerce and industry ranging from technology, aerospace, and gaming to biomedical and innovation start-ups. In this role, you will represent the city, and our values of service, integrity, accountability, belonging and stewardship.
This public-facing position plays an essential role in the criminal justice system, makes a positive impact on society, and reports directly to the Supervising Prosecuting Attorney. Under the direction of the Supervising Attorney, the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney provides professional legal services on behalf of the City in court in criminal gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor, civil traffic infraction, community court, and civil code violation cases. The City of Redmond Prosecuting Attorney’s Office handles cases on behalf of the City in bench and jury trials, contested hearings, appeals, and other court and administrative hearings.
Note: As part of the application process, candidates are required to submit a legal writing sample, not exceeding 10 pages in length.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reviews, files, and prosecutes misdemeanor cases and contested traffic infraction hearings in King County District Court
- Makes charging decisions on criminal case referrals from police
- Analyzes case evidence, researches the law, develops arguments, writes legal briefs and memoranda, interviews witnesses, negotiates resolutions, and prepares cases that do not settle for trial
- If adverse decision is made by court, determines whether to appeal to higher court with the direction of Supervising Attorney
- Collaborates with Supervising Attorney and staff on multiple and/or complex cases
- Provides training and legal advice to police officers
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of and Skills in
- Laws pertaining to criminal gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor, and civil traffic infraction cases. Although not required, knowledge of code enforcement laws and issues is preferable
- Court procedures and rules of evidence
- U.S. and Washington State constitutions as well as case law that pertains to both
- Analyzing and evaluating case facts, evidence and legal precedent
- Preparing cases, securing necessary information, interviewing witnesses, and trying cases in court
- Litigation techniques and negotiation; use of oral and written persuasion
- Conducting legal research
- Conducting jury trials
Ability to
- Analyze, prepare, and present comprehensive legal documents
- Practice law in a trial environment before a judge and/or jury
- Develop rapport and work with the public, police, judges, courthouse, defense counsel, and department staff
- Solve complex problems and negotiate
- Work independently, handle multiple tasks, prioritize and schedule work
- Work under pressure in the courtroom
- Deal effectively with difficult and emotional situations
- Make complex legal decisions under extreme time constraints
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Create empowered work teams and function in various roles within a project or team
- Consider multiple viewpoints and make decisions in the best interest of the organization
- Encourage and recognize behaviors that exemplify the City's philosophy, mission, vision and values
Requirements
Education and Experience
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
- Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible experience as a prosecutor in municipal, district, and/or superior courts
- May require relevant certification or higher education coursework as it pertains to the department/division
- Any combination of education and experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties of the position
Licenses and Certificates
- Current license and member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association
- Valid Washington State Driver's License and a driving record that meets city standards
Other
This class description describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the job.
Please review the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney job description for more information about the knowledge, skills, abilities, working conditions, and physical requirements.
Selection Process
All applicants will be notified of their application status.
Top candidates will be contacted to participate in the next phase of selection process, which may include testing and/or an interview.
Note, the City may review existing application pools to fill this position or use this pool to fill future vacancies.
Offers of employment are conditional based on the candidate successfully passing both background and reference checks. Internal candidates are subject to passing a new background if the previous check was conducted more than six months ago.
Additionally, new hires relocating to the area are required to have Washington State residency within 30 days of their start date to comply payroll tax purposes.
