Overview
Specialty Corporate Trust Associate Legal Counsel Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT at UMB Financial Corporation
The salary for this position is: $5,405 – $7,189 monthly.
Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is seeking resumes from highly motivated and qualified individuals for the position of Prosecuting Attorney Investigator within our Criminal Division. Duties include locating and interviewing witnesses, conducting follow up investigations, preparing reports, and serving subpoenas, summonses, and other documents.
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provide investigative services to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office involving a wide variety of crimes and prepare detailed investigative reports. This includes, but is not limited to locating and Interviewing witnesses, victims, potential expert witnesses, informants, suspects, and defense witnesses. Make recommendations to deputy prosecutors concerning additional investigative options to enhance prosecutorial efforts.
Serve subpoenas, summonses, and other documents to witnesses as required. Write reports and execute affidavits of service and process relative to work performed.
Apply specialized investigative knowledge and techniques. May be required to testify in court to present information on field observations and investigations of criminal cases.
Assist in case reviews or plea negotiations as requested. Assist deputy prosecutors in preparing witnesses for trial.
Serve as liaison between the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and law enforcement and non-law enforcement agencies. May work in partnership with law enforcement investigators in sensitive and complex investigations, or as a coordinator in major investigations involving two or more law enforcement agencies. May also provide training to law enforcement officers or prosecutors.
May respond to major crime scenes to assist law enforcement or deputy prosecutors in analyzing and documenting the scene. This may include measuring, sketching, and photographing the scene and producing corresponding reports documenting the scene.
Working with law enforcement officer(s), may be involved in drafting applications for search warrants and presenting the search warrants to the court.
May be asked to conduct background and/or other internal investigations and provide detailed reports as requested.
May be assigned to a specialty multi-disciplinary team, such as a Domestic Violence High Risk Team, which is a multi-disciplinary team focusing on cases identified as high risk through use of a risk assessment and/or lethality assessment tool. In this role, the investigator would work in collaboration with prosecutors, law enforcement, system and community-based advocates, and other service providers to increase victim safety.
The incumbent acts as a liaison to law enforcement agencies and may be involved in sensitive and complex law enforcement investigations but does not supersede or replace the duties and responsibility of law enforcement detectives.
Performs other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work Environment – Generally work is performed in an office and out in the field. Field work will include visiting crime scenes to view evidence and gather pertinent information and may be exposed to sensitive and violent crime scenes. Physical demands include frequent keyboarding and occasionally will be required to stand and/or sit for long periods of time, traveling between court rooms and different locations, reach for objects, and fine manipulation. Physical effort is required at the work location due to occasional heavy lifting up to 20 lbs.
Schedule – Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. May be required to work early hours, evenings, extended work hours, weekends, and holidays. May be subject to on-call work during non-working hours. Positions in this classification may be considered essential personnel. Essential personnel are defined as staff who are required to report to their designated work location to ensure the operation of essential functions during an emergency or when the county has suspended operations. During a catastrophic emergency that affects countywide operations, positions in this classification may be temporarily reassigned to help maintain certain essential functions that support Thurston County’s infrastructure and service level.
Travel Requirements – Travel within and outside of the county will be required.
Customer Interactions – May encounter hostile, difficult, or uncooperative individuals and must have the ability to assess potentially dangerous situations and act accordingly.
WHO WE ARE:
The Prosecuting Attorney’s Office performs its constitutional and statutory duties by serving as a highly skilled and innovative legal team advocating for public safety, seeking justice in criminal cases for victims and those accused, representing the interests of children, and providing effective legal services to Thurston County government.
We are committed to being proactive in our mission by partnering with local government and community organizations to prevent crime, increase public safety, and support for victims. We recognize that today’s investments in education, mentoring, and other support services for children and families will yield significant returns in the form of less crime, reduced costs for criminal justice and social services, and an overall improvement in the quality of life for all Thurston County residents.
Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values.
HAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES:
Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle.
Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre-tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family.
Paid Leave: Full-time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paid holidays .
Robust Training Program: Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career, learn new skill sets, and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry. We also encourage our staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences.
Flexible Work Schedules: Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
Deferred Compensation: The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA ) : Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: This is a federal program which allows full-time public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans, to get their student loans repaid. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Why you’ll love it here: Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washington’s South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean, the area boasts the perfect blend of year-round outdoor activities including boating, hiking, skiing, and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia, known for its many restaurants, microbreweries, coffee shops, farmer’s markets, kids’ activities, history, and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at Experienceolympia.com .
Message to potential applicants: We understand that some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the functions or skills listed in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and we understand that may be someone who will learn some of these skills on the job. If you are interested in this position, and meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to go ahead and apply! Feel free to think about how you will bring your own set of skills to the role and tell us about the potential that you hold.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or other closely related field.
Two years’ experience as a criminal investigator or law enforcement officer or investigator that includes gathering, preserving, and presenting information and evidence.
Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that demonstrates skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.
Must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days from date of hire.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Knowledge of law enforcement practices and procedures, along with knowledge of the rules of evidence and requirements for search warrants and other legal investigative methods. Knowledge of Washington criminal statutes and the ability to identify issues and determine relevant facts for a criminal prosecution.
Ability to:
Work under tight deadlines, set priorities and balance the management of a caseload while remaining responsive to urgent investigative needs.
Present information and detailed facts verbally and in writing and accurately convey information as a witness in court.
Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, and listen.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office team along with law enforcement agencies, other county officials, employees, and the general public.
Self-motivated and work independently, prioritize tasks and produce work product with minimal supervision.
Proficient computer knowledge and skills to effectively perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge of the role of the attorney and investigator relationship and familiarity with the Washington State Bar Association Rules of Professional Responsibility and other ethical standards which govern investigators. Ability to identify potential ethical issues and seek advice or counsel to determine an appropriate course of action.
Skilled in working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds. Experience working in the criminal justice system preferred.
OTHER RELATED RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:
Questions about this recruitment? Please contact: Christen Peters at 360-786-5540 x6250
This position is:
Eligible for benefits
Not represented by a union
Not eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Contingent on passing a background investigation.
Items requested for consideration:
Application
Resume
Letter of Interest
Reference List
Supplemental Questionnaire (Applicant Disclosure Form – Pursuant to RCW Section 43.43.83
Please note: Information in this announcement is subject to change without notice at any time during the length of the job advertisement.
THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment, services and activities, which is free from restriction based on race, sex, marital status, color, creed or religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, pregnancy, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston County’s Human Resources, at (360) 786-5498. Those who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 7-1-1 (or 1-800-833-6388) to connect with Washington Relay.
Title: Specialty Corporate Trust Associate Legal Counsel
Company: UMB Financial Corporation
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
