Classification: Attorney I/II

Job Req: R1951

Department: Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Hours/Week: 40

Union: N/A

Pay Range: Annual Pay Range as follows: Attorney I - $81,702 - $88,437 (ATT I Step 1-5) Attorney II - $91,090 - $102,582 (ATT II Step 1-7)

Hiring Range: Annual Hiring Range as follows: Attorney I - $81,702 - $86,703 (ATT I Step 1-4 DOQ) Attorney II - $91,090 - $96,665 (ATT II Step 1-4 DOQ)

*Temporary Hiring Incentive of $12,000 ($6,000 upon acceptance and $6,000 after six months of employment) from February 1, 2023 to February 1, 2024*

Open Date: 01/04/2024

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Overview:

The Yakima County Prosecuting Attorney's Office has one opening for an Attorney I/II level. Under the direction of the Chief Civil Attorney and with close supervision by experienced attorneys, this position is responsible for providing legal services and advice to County elected officials, agencies and departments in civil matters with an emphasis on public services code enforcement, right-of-way, real estate (purchases and sale, leases, easements) permitting and zoning. Will draft and review ordinances, resolutions and contracts and other matters as directed.

Benefits included in position:

Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)

Retirement Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position. (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Department of Corrections)

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties:

Responsible for providing legal services to County elected officials, department heads and employees in civil matters.  Examples would be: General Municipal law; contract law (liability, construction); tort defense; eminent domain, land use and environmental law (growth management, permitting, building and fire codes); code enforcement;  public works law (roads, solid waste, stormwater facilities, flood control); utilities.

Drafts and reviews ordinances, resolutions, and contracts for government officials. Provides legal advice to County employees and officials regarding questions about or changes in the law affecting County operations. Advises County officials on procurement laws and procedures.

Represent County officials and government in liability claims and complaints including tort, personnel matters and administrative proceedings.

Represent County officials and government in civil litigation arising from complaints and claims.

Perform case evaluation and recommend action.  Perform investigation, trial preparation, witness interviews and depositions as well as settlement negotiations, pre-trial motions, trials and appeals as required.

Performs other duties as required.

Example: Participate in and/or prepare and present in-house training or may assist with processing public records requests.

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Education & Experience:

[Attorney I]{.underline} : Admission to the Washington State Bar; Admission to practice in the Supreme Court of Washington.

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[Attorney II:]{.underline} Juris Doctorate from an accredited law program recognized by the United States, or APR Rule 6 Graduate.

Admission to practice in Washington courts AND a minimum of four (4) years law practice with an emphasis on civil experience. ? 

Required:

admission to the Washington State Ba