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Thurston County Government · 1 day ago

DEFENSE ATTORNEY I, II, or III

Olympia, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$6,825/mo - $7,098/mo

Thurston County Public Defense is currently recruiting for five Defense Attorneys to support the adoption of the Washington State Bar Association's Revised Standards for Indigent Defense Services. These positions will involve managing a full caseload of felony and misdemeanor cases, preparing legal pleadings, and collaborating with various legal professionals to resolve cases.

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Responsibilities

Manage a full felony, misdemeanor, and gross misdemeanor caseload (depending on unit assignment)

Review police reports, interview witnesses, work with the court and Prosecutor to resolve cases. Appropriately utilizes non-attorney professional services

Review reports from DSHS, interview appropriate parties, work with the Attorney General's office, case workers, social workers, experts, court personnel to resolve cases

Perform a variety of legal office work, prepare appropriate legal pleadings, perform necessary research, and maintain required statistical information

Prepare cases for trial, pre-trial and post-trial hearings, and/or plea bargains with the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

Assist other attorneys in matters of trial strategy, tactics, and legal research and analysis

Handle miscellaneous calendar duties such as arraignment calendars, initial appearance calendars, and interpreter calendars

Qualification

Washington State Bar AssociationCriminal law knowledgeLegal researchTrial experiencePublic relationsAnalytical skillsInterviewing techniquesCommunication skills

Required

Graduation from an ABA accredited school of law and must be a member of the Washington State Bar Association

Knowledge of all criminal rules of Washington State, techniques of interviewing and preparation and defense of all variety of criminal cases, with emphasis on lower-level felonies and all misdemeanors

Knowledge of RCW 13.34, good communication with parents, legal custodians and guardians

Ability to perform legal research; analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedents to legal problems

Present law, facts, evidence and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form

Work harmoniously and maintain good public relations

Two years of practice as an attorney with criminal trial experience or its equivalent

Ten years of practice as an attorney with a minimum of three years trial experience in the trial of criminal cases

Benefits

Great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre-tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family.

Paid Leave: Full-time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paid holidays.

Robust Training Program: Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career, learn new skill sets, and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry.

Flexible Work Schedules: Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.

Deferred Compensation: The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre-tax dollars.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: This is a federal program which allows full-time public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans, to get their student loans repaid.