Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I, II or Senior - Criminal Division

Job Summary

Clark County Washington is a growing and diverse community. The Prosecutor’s Office recognizes that it is our responsibility to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are creative, forward-thinking, and inclusive in our approach to justice. The department encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. At Clark County, we commit to advance diversity, equity and inclusivity with our employees.

The Clark County Prosecuting Attorney has an opening for a Deputy Prosecuting Criminal Attorney I or Deputy Prosecuting Criminal Attorney II or Senior level, depending on experience. This pool may also be used to fill regular, full-time positions or grant-funded Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I, II or Senior positions.
The DPA will provide a wide range of professional legal services for the County, including the prosecution of adult criminal and juvenile criminal cases serving as a Deputy to the Prosecuting Attorney. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be scheduled accordingly.

Please submit a cover letter AND resume.

Qualifications

Qualifications

For DPA I, II or Senior:

• Equivalent to a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Membership in the State Bar of Washington or pending results of Washington Bar examination.

For DPA II:

• Four years or more of responsible experience in a law office as a practicing attorney.

For Senior DPA:

• Five or more years of highly responsible experience in a law office as a practicing attorney.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities will be considered.

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate for this position will be subject to fingerprinting prior to their first day of work and a criminal history record check

Knowledge of: Ordinances, statutes, and court decisions relating to civil or criminal prosecution; judicial procedure and rules of evidence; methods of legal research; pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations; established precedents and sources of legal reference applicable to prosecuting activities.

Ability to: Learn the established precedents and sources of legal reference applicable to prosecuting activities; represent the County in a variety of criminal prosecution proceedings; analyze, appraise, organize, and present facts, evidence, and precedents in a clear and logical manner; analyze and prepare a wide variety of legal documents; research, analyze, and evaluate new program techniques, methods, and procedures; interpret and apply legal principles and procedures; prepare and present cases in court; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including County and other government officials, community groups, the general public, and media representatives.

Selection Process:

Resume and cover letter must be uploaded in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application.  Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.

Application Review (Pass/ Fail) - An online application is required.  Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review.  Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Oral Interview - The interview will be job related and may include, not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.  Top candidate(s) will continue in the process.

Employment references will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education.

It is general policy of the County that new employees should be hired at the lower steps of the applicable range and advance through the range at the normal progression.

Examples of Duties

Salary Grade

M2.403 - M2.405

Salary Range

$9,237.00 - $15,933.00- per month

Close Date

01/31/2026

Recruiter

Rori Jones

Email:

Rori.Jones@clark.wa.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Employee Benefits and additional compensation

Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation.  Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation.  More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits. Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Retirement Information

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice. 
 

For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/

If you are in need of ADA/Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.