NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Chief Criminal Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Friday Harbor
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$151K/yr - $197K/yr
6+ years expSan Juan County is excited to invite candidates to apply for our Chief Criminal Deputy Prosecuting Attorney position. This role is responsible for the investigation, preparation, and prosecution of all criminal cases in the district, superior and juvenile courts for San Juan County and appeals to the appellate courts, as well as training law enforcement officers in relevant laws.
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Responsibilities
Conducts training of deputy sheriffs on procedural, substantive law, and evidentiary law, and its application to, and impact on, criminal investigations
Reviews all police reports and statements relating to criminal investigations for completeness and to determine legal and factual sufficiency for prosecution of criminal charges; interviews witnesses; confers with law enforcement officers, forensic scientists and experts; researches and prepares legal memoranda; determines charges to be filed where cases are referred to the prosecutor's office; outlines charges to be filed; drafts legal documents to be filed with the court; represents the state in all criminal court pretrial and trial proceedings in district, superior and juvenile courts; drafts jury instructions; makes sentencing recommendations; reviews all requests for information from defense attorneys; conducts plea-negotiations with defense lawyers; drafts legal forms used by the district, superior and juvenile courts; prepares legal documents for court proceedings; represents county in appellate courts, to include researching and preparing legal memoranda and appearing before the courts to argue legal issues; confers with clerks of the superior and district courts regarding legal issues, trial calendars, and the basic daily functioning of courts; confers with mental health and alcohol counselors and probation officers regarding the progress of persons placed on probation; drafts and prepares documents to revoke probation for defendants who violate probation conditions, and represents the county in violation hearings
Directs the work of two legal assistants in the preparation and filing of legal documents, preparation of information packets for defense attorneys and the preparation and maintenance of legal files
Maintains current knowledge of the substantive, procedural and evidentiary laws of the State of Washington, federal constitutional law, procedures of the district, juvenile, superior and appellate courts, techniques of preparation and presentation of criminal trials; investigative techniques used in the investigation of crimes and into the causes of death. Reviews new legislation and appellate decisions to determine the present state of the criminal law; provides memoranda to various county agencies regarding the applicability of new laws and rules to their policies and the performance of their jobs. Researches legal issues, analyzes and applies legal principles, facts, evidence and precedents to legal problems; presents laws, facts, evidence and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form
Supervises and directs the work of two victim advocates in supporting individuals harmed by crime
Acts to ensure the rights of victims, survivors, and witnesses are met
Supervises and trains district court deputy prosecuting attorney and interns
Acts within the scope of his or her responsibilities, working as a public employee and municipal officer with courtesy and professionalism, and adhering to the highest standard of ethics in accordance with RCW 42.52
Qualification
Required
Must have a Juris Doctor or completion of approved training as legal clerk
Must be admitted to practice law in the state of Washington
Must have at least six years of practice of criminal law, with extensive experience in trying felony cases
Must hold, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Washington State Driver's License
Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
LTD
State retirement
Paid holidays
Paid leave accrual
Air ambulance
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
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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