Attorney - County Services - Civil Division

Full Job Description

The County Services Section of the Civil Division has an opening for a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (DPA) interested in advising and representing the King County Assessor's Office in tax assessment appeals.

The attorney will represent the King County Assessor in property tax matters before the Washington State Board of Tax Appeals and related Superior Court proceedings.

This position provides legal advice and advocacy regarding property valuation, assessment methodology, and compliance with Washington tax statues and case law.

This role requires civil litigation talents including negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate closely with appraisers and county officials.

Proficiency in excel would be an asset along with an interest in financial and appraisal data. The attorney will also provide back-up representation to other County clients, including the Jail.

About the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Guided by our core values of Integrity, Compassion, Professionalism, and Leadership, our mission is to do Justice:

• We exercise the power given to us by the people with fairness and humility.
• We serve our diverse community, support victims and families, and hold individuals accountable.
• We develop innovative and collaborative solutions for King County and the State of Washington.

Our office is composed of six divisions that are further organized into specialized units:
We value diversity and strive to hire a workforce that reflects the community that we serve. It is essential to our mission that we create and maintain an office that is diverse and inclusive. All PAO employees are expected to participate in PAO equity work and attend equity trainings and discussions. PAO employees are expected to comply with race, equity, and social justice principles, and to work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.

To learn more about the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (PAO), please visit our website.

Requirements

Representation of the Assessor's Office includes working directly with the Assessor, an elected official. If you enjoy working independently and as a member of a fantastic team in a fast-paced, diverse, and challenging legal practice, we encourage you to apply for this position.

The attorney will support, and be supported by, an experienced team of attorneys who represent many departments of County government that provide core governmental services, such as the Assessor, the Jail, the Sheriff, the Health Department, the Department of Community and Human Services, and Animal Control.

Civil attorneys provide legal advice on all operational issues faced by these clients including regulatory compliance, public records, and contracts.

These same attorneys provide legal representation in court when the actions of these County agencies are challenged.

Qualifications

• Experience working with expert witnesses
• Effective legal research and statutory interpretation skills
• Timely case management skills
• Trial or appellate experience
• Basic proficiency in excel
• Enthusiasm, initiative, and an ability to successfully lead a team on complex matters.
• Outstanding analytical abilities.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills are critical.
• Demonstrable commitment to race, equity, and social justice, including continued development of personal cultural humility/competence and active participation in PAO RESJ work, attending trainings and discussions.

Additional Information

Salary: $89,416.91 - $148,165.68 annually commensurate with experience

Application Process:

1. Fully complete King County application*
2. Attach Resume & Cover Letter addressed to the Hiring Committee

3. Attach a three page or more writing sample, related to a civil motion or brief.
4. Answer supplemental questions

*Applications or supplemental questionnaires that state "see my resume" or that are blank are considered incomplete and will not be considered competitive.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:

Selene Poulsen (she/her)

Sr. Human Resources Analyst

spoulsen@kingcounty.gov

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The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is dedicated to making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

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