Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

JOB

San Juan County is excited to invite candidates to apply for our District Court Deputy Prosecutor position. Depending on qualifications, salary will range from $92,267.86 to $140,446.90 annually. In order for your application to be considered complete, please be sure to upload a cover letter, resume, and legal writing sample (indicated in the required attachments as "other").This is a District Court position. Responsible for the prosecution of gross misdemeanors, misdemeanors, and probation violations, and may include infractions and traffic infractions through the district court, at the discretion of the duly elected prosecuting attorney and under the direction of the senior deputy prosecutor. This includes evaluation, filing and preparation of the case through trial and sentencing and handling appeals concerning that case. Will occasionally be responsible for felony prosecution in superior court and advice to Sheriff's office.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Assist the Prosecuting Attorney and other deputies in the office, as needed, and may become involved in any of the functions of the prosecuting attorney's office. The deputy prosecutor may be assigned, based on experience, as a district court deputy, juvenile deputy, felony deputy or civil deputy.Reviews all police reports and statements relating to criminal investigations for completeness and to determine legal and factual sufficiency for prosecution of criminal charges; interviews witnesses; confers with law enforcement officers, forensic scientists and experts; researches and prepares legal memoranda; determines charges to be filed where cases are referred to the prosecutor's office; outlines charges to be filed; drafts legal documents to be filed with the court; represents the state in all criminal court pretrial and trial proceedings in district, superior and juvenile courts; drafts jury instructions; makes sentencing recommendations; reviews all requests for information from defense attorneys; conducts plea-negotiations with defense lawyers; drafts legal forms used by the district, superior and juvenile courts prepares legal documents for court proceedings; represents County in appellate courts, to include researching and preparing legal memoranda and appearing before the courts to argue legal issues; confers with clerks of the superior and district courts regarding legal issues, trial calendars, and the basic daily functioning of courts; confers with mental health and alcohol counselors and probation officers regarding the progress of persons placed on probation; drafts and prepares documents to revoke probation for defendants who violate probation conditions, and represents the county in violation hearings.Directs the work of one legal assistant in the preparation and filing of legal documents, preparation of information packets for defense attorneys and the preparation and maintenance of legal files.Maintains current knowledge of the substantive, procedural and evidentiary laws of the state of Washington, federal constitutional law, procedures of the district, juvenile, superior and appellate courts, techniques of preparation and presentation of criminal trials; investigative techniques used in the investigation of crimes and into the causes of death. Reviews new legislation and appellate decisions to determine the present state of the criminal law; provides memoranda to various county agencies regarding the applicability of new laws and rules to their policies and the performance of their jobs. Researches legal issues, analyzes and applies legal principles, facts, evidence and precedents to legal problems; presents laws, facts, evidence and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form.Directs the work of two victim advocates in supporting individuals harmed by crime. Acts to ensure the rights of victims, survivors, and witnesses are met. Acting within the scope of their responsibilities, work as a public employee and municipal officer with courtesy and professionalism, adhering to the highest standard of ethics in accordance with RCW 42.52.Perform other related duties as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to access crime scenes in isolated areas; be able to listen to people relate facts and the manner in which they speak and relate that information to other facts in a case; speak in a clear and concise manner in public settings; remember the basic content of numerous statutes, regulations, court rules, evidentiary rules, holdings of appellate courts, and apply them instantaneously to changing circumstances in the course of a court proceeding; must be able to speak, see, hear and articulate clearly; must be able to use hands to feel objects and use office equipment and reach with hands and arms; must be able to consult with investigators. WORKING CONDITIONS: Usually in an office setting and in a court room; often required to travel by car, airplane, boat and foot to crime scenes, which may be in isolated places and with rough terrain; travel to meet and interview witnesses and appellate court hearings.