What are the responsibilities and job description for the ATTORNEY 1 or 2 - CRIMINAL DIVISION position at Kitsap County?
Kitsap County is seeking a legal professional to serve as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney 1 or 2 in this critical role representing the State of Washington in criminal proceedings. This position offers an opportunity to advance your career in public law while making a meaningful and lasting impact on community safety, justice, and accountability. You will play a vital role in upholding the rule of law and ensuring fair and effective prosecution across a wide range of criminal matters.
In this role, you will step into a fast-paced and mission-driven legal environment, handling cases from initial charging decisions through trial and post-conviction proceedings. This is a unique opportunity to build courtroom expertise, collaborate with law enforcement and community stakeholders, and directly contribute to the integrity of the criminal justice system. The position offers a compelling blend of litigation, legal research, and public service for an attorney ready to grow their career while serving the residents of Kitsap County.
As the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, you will:
- Represent the State of Washington in adult and juvenile criminal proceedings, managing cases from charging through trial and post-conviction actions
- Review and evaluate evidence, including forensic findings and expert testimony, and present cases effectively in bench trials, jury trials, and hearings
- Conduct witness and victim interviews to prepare testimony and ensure strong case development
- Screen, charge, and resolve criminal cases within Kitsap County jurisdiction with sound legal judgment
- Negotiate case resolutions professionally, ethically, and in good faith
- Advocate in post-conviction matters, including motions to revoke, collateral attacks, and requests for relief such as record sealing or restoration of rights
- Assess legal and factual sufficiency of cases at all stages, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and prosecutorial standards
- Research, draft, and argue legal motions, as well as misdemeanor appeals as assigned
- Provide after-hours legal consultation to law enforcement, including guidance on search warrants
- Respond to citizen inquiries regarding criminal cases and outcomes with professionalism and clarity
- Collaborate with senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys and support office-wide initiatives as assigned
- Participate in ongoing professional development, maintaining Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements and staying current on legal best practices
Note: This position may be underfilled as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney 1, depending on qualifications.
What you bring:
Professional Credentials/Licensing:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Membership in the Washington State Bar Association
- Admission to practice before the State Courts
Professional Experience:
- Attorney 1: 1 year of prior experience as a law clerk or legal intern (preferred)
- Attorney 2: 1 year of experience practicing criminal law.
Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.
For the complete job description: https://test.kitsap.gov/hr/JobClassifications/Attorney 3.pdf
For more information about Kitsap County Prosecutor's Office: https://www.kitsap.gov/pros/Pages/default.aspx
- Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
- This position is classified as exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- This position is classified as "at will”. Incumbent's continued employment is at the discretion of the Director/Elected Official/Board of County Commissioners.
Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:
- Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
- Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
- Authorize and complete a criminal background check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.
- Criminal Conviction Standards:
- The successful incumbent will or may have unsupervised access to children under 18 years of age, a vulnerable adult, or a vulnerable person, or access to a secured/confidential facility or computer system(s). As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies, which may include fingerprinting.
- Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
- This recruitment is being used to fill an existing open position, and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
- Work hours for this position are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.
Salary : $92,593 - $145,130