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Pierce County · 1 day ago

County Attorney 1 - Misdemeanor

Greater Seattle Area

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$83K/yr - $110K/yr

Pierce County is seeking a County Attorney 1 - Misdemeanor to work in the Department of Assigned Counsel, providing legal representation to indigent clients in misdemeanor criminal proceedings. The role involves courtroom experience, preparation for trials, and managing a caseload while ensuring quality legal advocacy for clients.

Government

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide legal representation for accused at in-custody arraignment proceedings

Preparation and presentation at pretrial motion practices

Trial preparation, investigation and presentation

Plea negotiation processes

Responsibility to present appeals to Superior Court and provide legal representation during the appellate process

Representation at sentencing proceedings, post-trial motions and revocation proceedings

Lead responsibility of Rule 9 Legal Licensed Legal Interns

Manage a substantial caseload of clients

Provide legal representation to all eligible clients who are the subject of civil commitment proceedings in superior court, including representation at 72-hour hearings, 14-day hearings, 90-day hearings, 180-day hearings, motions to revise, appeals and other applicable motions practice

Trial preparation, investigation and presentation

Qualification

Juris DoctorateWashington State Bar AdmissionCourtroom ExperienceLegal Research SkillsSocial Justice CommitmentInterpersonal SkillsWriting SkillsOrganizational SkillsDetail-orientedAdaptability

Required

Juris Doctorate

Meet minimum professional qualifications per the Washington State Supreme Court Standards for Indigent Defense found at CrR 3.1 CrR3.1 Standards for Indigent Defense

Admission to the Washington State Bar Association and license to practice law in Washington State

Valid Driver's license

This position requires you to submit a resume, cover letter, Unofficial Law School Transcript, list of at least 3 references, and a writing sample