NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Deputy - Prosecuting Attorney - Child Support Enforcement
Bellingham, WA 98225
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expWhatcom County's Prosecuting Attorney's Office is currently recruiting for a Deputy - Prosecuting Attorney focused on Child Support Enforcement. This role involves representing the State of Washington in child support litigation, conducting legal research, and appearing in court for hearings and trials.
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Responsibilities
Represents the State of Washington and the best interests of children in all intrastate and interstate parentage litigation, modification of child support orders, contempt of court proceedings against non-paying parents in all child support actions referred by the Department of Social and Health Services/Division of Child Support and protects the State’s monetary interests in other Family Law litigation
Provides legal services for the Division of Child Support: conducting legal research and analysis; investigating income of parents and calculating child support; drafting and reviewing legal documents; keeping up to date on federal, state, and local laws and rules; maintaining confidentiality; complying with strict security standards; appearing in Superior Court in multiple counties for hearings and trials; and using superior judgment in all aspects of child support work
Qualification
Required
Must be a current member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association; OR must be a current member in good standing of another State Bar Association AND must become a member of the Washington State Bar Association by passing the Washington State Bar exam within one year from date of hire; OR be eligible to be admitted to practice with a limited license under APR Rule 9 AND pass the Bar within 1 year from date of hire
Must have a driving record that meets County standards and possess a valid driver's license at time of hire and throughout employment
Background check must meet Elected Prosecutor's criteria
Required to successfully complete all continuing legal education requirements as mandated by the Washington State Bar Association, which includes 13 hours general and 2 hours of ethics credits per year throughout employment
Preferred
Trial experience in criminal law is preferred
Spanish language fluency is desired
Spanish language fluency is desired
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees AND their family
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and 12 paid holidays annually. Prior related public service considered for setting accrual rate. Accrue up to 330 hours of PTO annually. Cash-out up to 40 hours over 330 maximum annually.
Lifetime pension through the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), with joint contributions required from the employee and the County
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Retirement with County match
$50,000 Life Insurance coverage for employees
Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Personal Accident Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available for health care and/or dependent care expenses
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
Brandon McDonald
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