Attorney III/IV

Attorney III Pay Range as follows:
$49.56 - $55.82 per hour (Annually $77,321 - $87,077) (Non Bargaining Attorney III Pay Plan, Step 1-7)

Attorney IV Pay Range as follows:
$56.52 -$68.89 per hour (Annually $88,165 - $107,472) (Non Bargaining Attorney IV Pay Plan, Step 1-11)

Job Closing Date: Open until filled


There is one Part -Time Attorney III or IV (Appellate Attorney) opening with the Yakima County Prosecutor's Office. The Prosecuting Attorney is seeking a motivated candidate with a solid legal education and demonstrated record of achievement. The individual selected will be of the highest ethical character, accountable, an outstanding communicator, and have thorough knowledge of the laws of the state of Washington. The experienced part-time Appellate Attorney will serve under the direction of the Elected Prosecutor.

Apply here: https://yakimacounty.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/YakimaCountyWA/details/Attorney-III--IV_R2112 before the closing date on the job posting to be considered for the position


The vacant position is a part time (75%) position working 30 hours per week.

**Temporary Hiring Incentive of $12,000 ($6,000 upon acceptance and $6,000 after six months of employment) from February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025**

Remote work opportunity: This position qualifies for remote work.


Benefits included in position:
-Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)
-Retirement Benefits
-Paid Vacation
-Paid Holidays
-Paid Sick Leave


Note: This is a Non Bargaining Unit Position

Essential Duties:

Will respond to appeals for felony convictions and personal restraint petitions (PRP's) filed by convicted felons.

Will serve as a resource for trial attorneys on legal issues in cases both at the time of charging and throughout the entire prosecution.

Will assist in the evaluation of strengths and weaknesses during trial phase and assist staff with developing sound jury instructions.

May also participate in and/or prepare and present training programs and education programs to staff attorneys, law enforcement, and community or civic organizations, and will provide ongoing training related to changes in the law.

Education and Experience:

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law program recognized by the United States, Admission to the Washington State Bar, AND Admission to practice in the Supreme Court of Washington; AND a minimum of 8 years (Attorney III) or 12 years (Attorney IV) of law practice.

Required:

• Admission to the Washington State Bar and be a member in good standing;
• Ability to complete and maintain all continuing legal education requirements as mandated by the Washington State Bar Association;
• Admission to practice in the Supreme Court of Washington;
• Valid WA State Driver's License and proof of insurance, if requested; and,
• Successful completion of a comprehensive criminal background investigation and general employment verification, which includes fingerprinting.

Preferred:

• Appellate experience

Equipment Used: computer, associated department and standard operating software programs, fax, scanner, copier, multi-line telephone, multi-media equipment, other basic office equipment, passenger vehicle.

Working Conditions: This position is rated as Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work may be performed retravel, multiple work locations, may be required to work outside of standard business hours

sitting, standing, fingering, hearing, talking, and visual acuity.

ability to multitask, confidentiality, ability to work under pressure, ability to articulate and communicate information in conversations, ability to follow written instruction, and ability to follow verbal instruction.

Knowledge:

• the laws of the State of Washington, rules of evidence and procedure, and Washington Court rules.
• knowledge of law and trial procedures.
• trial skills, including the ability to handle the most serious cases; and,
• the ethical and professional responsibilities of an attorney generally, and the Rules of Professional Conduct.

Skills (and abilities):

• clear and concise verbal and written skills to include public speaking.
• ability to listen effectively and communicate goals, objectives, and philosophy of elected prosecutor to others.
• ability to perform legal research, analyze and apply legal principles, statutes, constitutional provisions, facts, evidence and precedents to legal problems.
• ability to prioritize work under varying conditions and effectively manage time.
• ability to identify solutions to problems and make decisions within the scope of responsibility and the law.
• ability to exercise sound judgment in consulting attorneys with questions and concerns, and, in referring matters to the elected prosecutor.
• well-developed interpersonal skills, and ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships.
• applying knowledge of the law in writing various documents, analyzing evidence, witness examination, presenting legal arguments, and interpreting legal and/or factual situations.
• ability to use computers, related software applications and basic office equipment.
• ability to maintain confidentiality; and,
• communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, in clear and concise language appropriate for the purposes involved and the parties addressed, including court appearances.