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Litigation Attorney in Federal Way, WA

City of Federal Way Apr 13,2015 Location Federal Way WA
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Public Interest

Attorney

Litigation

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

$5,354-$6,781/mth DOQ

Min 2 yrs required

Profile

City Prosecutor Duties: Under the direction of the City Attorney and Chief Prosecutor, serve as prosecuting attorney for the City in jury and bench trials and other court and administrative hearings regarding infraction, misdemeanor, and gross misdemeanor cases and related civil matters such as forfeiture or code enforcement; analyze, evaluate, organize and prepare cases for trial, hearing or appeal; perform comprehensive and professional criminal legal services, including researching, drafting and writing briefs, opinions and ordinances; assign, review and direct the work of assigned administrative legal personnel. Serve as prosecuting attorney in criminal misdemeanor cases filed by the City; represent the City in bench and jury trials, pre-trials, arraignments, sentencing, traffic violations and other misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases; represent the City in civil matters such as forfeitures or code enforcement. Charge criminal cases; review and prepare documents and cases and review probable cause; attempt to resolve cases without necessity of trial if appropriate; perform jury and bench trials, including preparation of jury instructions and preparation of motions related to cases. Communicate with witnesses, police, other attorneys and defendants as needed; communicate and coordinate with court administrative personnel, City departments, public defenders and other personnel in matters related to criminal cases. Participate in pre-trial conferences and in-court hearings to potentially resolve cases prior to trial; negotiate, review cases, make offers, investigate and extend offers; place dispositions on the court record. Organize case information and analyze pertinent case facts and evidence; research legal precedent and develop arguments as appropriate; prepare and supervise the maintenance of criminal case jackets and other legal documents required to proceed with criminal cases. Analyze and evaluate the validity of each criminal charge; perform a variety of case preparation duties such as reviewing and signing citations and long form complaints; plea bargaining, negotiating and interviewing witnesses. Represent the City in court on contested hearings and other infractions as required. Perform appellate work as needed; research and prepare briefings and present oral arguments in court hearings as required. Perform legal research and prepare opinions related to various legal issues; prepare and draft ordinances and resolutions, contracts and other legal documents and instruments. Communicate with and train various City departments regarding the legality of documents and instruments and the prosecution of criminal cases.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: Law degree with admission to the Washington State Bar Association and the equivalent of 2 years experience in criminal trial practice. Knowledge of: City and State laws related to the prosecution of court cases. Municipal Court rules and procedures. Legal research methodology. Municipal government structure, operations and jurisdiction. Criminal and civil court procedures and case decisions in Washington. Case preparation and litigation techniques. Principles of training and providing work direction. Negotiation and trial techniques and skills. Oral and written case presentation skills. Organization and analysis of case facts and legal precedents. Legality and preparation of various documents and instruments. City organization, operations, policies and objectives. Washington State District Court prosecution forms, office and court procedures.

Deadline: May 1, 2015

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Job 15-035

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