Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II or Senior - Civil 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 Attorney II in the Civil Division. Duties of this position include representing the county in litigation, providing legal advice to county departments and elected officials, contract review and other duties as assigned. Five years of experience, including civil litigation and trial experience, is required. Can discuss opportunity to work remotely up to half time.

The ideal candidate will have the following strengths:
• Experience working with municipal governments
• All facets of litigation
• Contract negotiation and review
• Experience working with administrative agencies or boards, and on administrative disputes
• Experience working with law enforcement agencies

The successful candidate’s salary will be dependent on qualifications and related experience. Applicants must be a member of the Washington State Bar Association, in good standing. The successful candidate for this position will be subject to fingerprinting and a criminal history record check.

Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be scheduled accordingly. Please submit a cover letter AND resume.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Membership in the State Bar of Washington
• Five or more years of 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, rules, regulations, and court decisions relating to

• Civil and municipal law in Washington
• Judicial procedure and rules of evidence
• Methods of legal research
• Federal, State, and local legal authorities pertinent to the work of the County’s departments.

Ability to: Learn the established precedents and sources of legal reference applicable to a variety of civil municipal issues; represent the County in a variety of civil proceedings; analyze, appraise, interpret, organize, apply, and present facts and legal analysis to County government and officials in a clear and logical manner; advise and assist County staff; analyze and prepare a wide variety of legal documents; prepare and present cases in court and before administrative tribunals; 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. Provide complex administrative and professional staff assistance to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office; assist in the implementation of prosecuting attorney goals, objectives, policies, and practices.

Selection Process:

Resume and other documents must be attached together 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.

 

Practical Exam (Pass/Fail) - This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.  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

11/25/2025

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.