Overview
Defense Attorney , II, or III – DOE Jobs in Olympia, Washington, USA at County of Thurston
Position: DEFENSE ATTORNEY I, II, or III – DOE
Description
Thurston County Public Defense is currently recruiting for one (1) Defense Attorney for placement in the Superior Court Unit. Depending upon qualifications, the successful applicants will be placed either at a Defense Attorney I, Defense Attorney II, or Defense Attorney III level. The Defense Attorney classifications are distinguished by years of experience and the responsibility to handle both adult and juvenile felony and misdemeanor caseloads.
The possible salary ranges for this position are as follows:
Defense Attorney I salary: $6,825 – $7,098 monthly
Defense Attorney II salary: $7,453 – $10,142 monthly
Defense Attorney III salary: $10,578 – $13,188 monthly
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Manage a full felony, misdemeanor, and gross misdemeanor caseload (depending on unit assignment).
Review police reports, interview witnesses, work with the court and Prosecutor to resolve cases. Appropriately utilizes non-attorney professional services.
Review reports from DSHS, interview appropriate parties, work with the Attorney General’s office, case workers, social workers, experts, court personnel to resolve cases.
Perform a variety of legal office work, prepare appropriate legal pleadings, perform necessary research, and maintain required statistical information.
Prepare cases for trial, pre-trial and post-trial hearings, and/or plea bargains with the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney.
Assist other attorneys in matters of trial strategy, tactics, and legal research and analysis.
Handle miscellaneous calendar duties such as arraignment calendars, initial appearance calendars, and interpreter calendars.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Defense Attorney I
Graduation from an ABA accredited school of law and must be a member of the Washington State Bar Association.
Knowledge of all criminal rules of Washington State, techniques of interviewing and preparation and defense of all variety of criminal cases, with emphasis on lower level felonies and all misdemeanors.
Knowledge of RCW 13.34, good communication with parents, legal custodians and guardians.
Ability to perform legal research; analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedents to legal problems.
Present law, facts, evidence and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form.
Work harmoniously and maintain good public relations.
Defense Attorney II
All qualifications for Defense Attorney I, AND
Two years of practice as an attorney with criminal trial experience or its equivalent.
Defense Attorney III
All qualifications for Defense Attorney I, AND
Ten years of practice as an attorney with a minimum of three years trial experience in the trial of criminal cases.
OTHER RELATED RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:
Questions about this position? Please contact Katelyn Vena
This position is:
Eligible for benefits
Not represented by a Union
Not eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Items required for consideration:
Proof of current membership with the Washington State Bar Association
Application
Resume
Letter of Interest
Applicant Disclosure Form (Pursuant to RCW Section 43.43.830)
THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Title: Defense Attorney , II, or III – DOE
Company: County of Thurston
Location: Olympia, Washington, USA
Category: Law/Legal, Government
