ATTORNEY 2 / ATTORNEY 3 - CIVIL DIVISION - OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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ATTORNEY 2 / ATTORNEY 3 - CIVIL DIVISION - OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Description

OVERVIEW

If hired as an Attorney 2, the salary range is $113,442.81 - $145,130.00.
If hired as an Attorney 3, the salary range is $129,869.56 - $166,145.12

Kitsap County is seeking an experienced and dynamic Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney III to join the Prosecuting Attorney's Office. This role provides an exceptional opportunity to advance your legal career while playing a pivotal role in shaping and defending the county’s legal landscape.

The Civil Division advises and represents Kitsap County and its elected and appointed officers in general civil law matters including constitutional law, municipal contracting and procurement, torts, public records and open public meetings, civil procedure, administrative appeals and trial practice, land use, labor law, election laws, real property, and general litigation.

The ideal candidate will bring a high level of expertise in civil matters and will be a self-starter with a collaborative spirit and a passion for public service. They will have excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to present complex legal analysis clearly and concisely. Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with county officials, colleagues, and external agencies is highly encouraged.

This position combines challenging legal work with leadership opportunities and allows you to have a significant impact on your community. You’ll be joining a respected team of colleagues with a passion for public service, where legal excellence and a collegial environment are valued, offering the perfect mix of professional growth and organizational influence.

As a Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney III, you will:

• Provide advice and trainings to County departments and offices on the compliance and implementation of new laws, policies, and codes.
• Advise County departments and offices and develop strategies in response to issues raised by the public or County leadership over County operations.
• Review and draft contracts, advise clients concerning public contracting and procurement laws, interlocal agreements, and specific knowledge of terms and conditions in proposed contracts.
• Respond to state legislation and advise County departments and offices of new or proposed legal requirements.
• Provide regular counseling and strategic advice to County departments and offices, both orally and in writing, on various facets of municipal law.
• Assist County departments and offices in policy and code development, including drafting code amendments, resolutions, and ordinances for adoption by the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners.
• Represent the County in contested matters before administrative and judicial bodies.

Position-Specific Experience That is Desirable, But Not Required:

• Experience handling municipal real estate transactions as buyer and as seller and advising on all aspects of municipal real property ownership and management.
• Experience in advising public clients regarding state and federal grant requirements and associated contracting laws.
• Experience in general municipal law, including elections and financial reporting.
• Experience in advising clients who provide individual and community health and welfare services.
• Experience advising roads division of public works department in all aspects of public work projects, including construction law, competitive procurement, prevailing wages, performance and payment bonds, retainage, and bidding disputes.

Note: This position may be underfilled as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II, depending on qualifications.
What you bring:

Professional Credentials/Licensing:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Membership in the Washington State Bar Association
• Admission to practice before the State Courts

Professional Experience:

• Attorney 2: 1 year of experience practicing general civil litigation.
• Attorney 3: 5 years of experience practicing general civil litigation.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in civil or criminal law, or other specialty legal fields.
• Prior work in a public law office, with a focus on government or civil litigation.
• PhD or Doctoral degree
• Strong academic background with an emphasis on municipal and civil law.
• Proven experience leading teams or supervising junior legal staff is highly desirable.

OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION

• Who May Apply : This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
• This position is classified as exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• This position is classified as "at will”. Incumbent's continued employment is at the discretion of the Director/Elected Official/Board of County Commissioners.
• Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:
  
  • Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
  • Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
  • Authorize and complete a criminal background check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.
  • Criminal Conviction Standards:
    • The successful incumbent will or may have unsupervised access to children under 18 years of age, a vulnerable adult, or a vulnerable person, or access to a secured/confidential facility or computer system(s). As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies, which may include fingerprinting.
• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
• This recruitment is being used to fill an existing open position, and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
• Work hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.

At Kitsap County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Kitsap County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.

County Paid Benefits Include:
Medical - Kaiser Permanente (HMO) or Aetna (PPO)
Dental - Delta Dental or Willamette
Vision - VSP
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life Insurance - Basic, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Voluntary Term Life Insurance (VTL)
Disability - Short-term disability & Long-term disability
Voya Voluntary Insurance
Transportation incentives
Employee Assistance Program
Travel Assistance Program
Wellness program
Benefits become effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired except if the employee's hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begin on the day of hire. More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at: https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Benefits.aspx or the Kitsap County Digital Benefits Guide .

*Voluntary benefit options also available at the employee's expense

Retirement:
Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security.

Deferred Compensation (IRS Plan 457b): tax-deferred savings program

Holidays
11 paid holidays and 2 additional floating holiday per year. One additional floating holiday after 10 years of service.

Vacation Leave
New employees are credited with 48 hours of annual leave upon hire and will be begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 360 hours from one calendar year to the next. Annual leave accrual will increase upon tenure, as follows:

Upon completion of 2 years: 15 days per year (10.00 hours per month)
Upon completion of 5 years: 20 days per year (13.33 hours per month)
Upon completion of 10 years: 25 days per year (16.67 hours per month)

Sick Leave
All new hires will be credited with 48 hours of sick leave upon hire and will begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 1200 hours from one calendar year to the next.

***Part-time employees benefit contributions and leave accruals will be prorated***

Current County Employees
If you are transferring or promoting into this position you are responsible for reviewing these benefit changes; prior to accepting a position. In addition, it is your responsibility to notify the Auditor's Payroll Division of a change in union status.

NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Kitsap County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts or is incorrect with the provisions of the Personnel Manual, applicable laws, policies, rules or official plan documents they will prevail. The Personnel Manual is available at: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Personnel-Manual-2019.aspx

Salary:

$113,442.81 - $166,145.12 Annually