Classification: Prosecuting Attorney III/IV

Job Req: R1964

Department: Prosecuting Attorney

Hours/Week: 40

Union: N/A

Annual Pay Range:

Attorney III - $126,184 - $142,104 (ATT III Step 1-7) Attorney IV - $143,880 - $175,389 (ATT IV Step 1-11)

Annual Hiring Range:

Attorney III - $126,184 - $133,908 (ATT III Step 1-4 DOQ) Attorney IV - $143,880 - $152,687 (ATT IV Step 1-4 DOQ)

Open Date: 07/02/2024

Close Date: Open Until Filled with Weekly Reviews

Overview:

The Yakima County Prosecuting Attorney's Office has immediate openings for Attorneys at the Attorney III and IV levels. Candidates will work in a professional, collegial, and fast-paced environment. Assignment is at the discretion of the Prosecutor and placement may be in the Juvenile, District Court, Felony, or Special Assault division.

Benefits included in position:

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

Retirement Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Note: This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position.

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)

Essential Duties:

Performs attorney cases and assignments of a moderate level of complexity and seriousness, with close to moderate supervision in a wide variety of criminal and/or civil legal work, depending upon assignment, which may change. Uses attorney training, office resources, and timely involvement of supervisors to ensure effective and professional representation of parties involved.

In Criminal Matters:

Evaluates each case and assesses its factual and legal sufficiency under the law at each stage of a criminal proceeding by reviewing police and other reports and analyzing all information available. (Prosecution only: makes charging decisions regarding legal and factual sufficiency for filing of a case.)

Evaluates strengths, weaknesses and facts of each case for purposes of additional investigation, plea negotiations, development of case strategy and trial preparation.

Coordinates or conducts case investigation for trial preparation as necessary.  Arranges for tests of physical evidence, testimony of expert witnesses and interviews or directs interviews of witnesses as required. (Indigent defense only: interviews and confers with client regarding facts, plea discussions, trial, sentencing and progress of case and maintains client confidentiality.)

Instigates or responds to plea bargaining negotiations with opposing counsel and represents the interest of the state (prosecution) or client (indigent defense.)

Represents the state (prosecution) or client (indigent defense) at preliminary appearances, arraignments, pre-trial motions, pleas of guilty, sentencing hearings and post-trial matters such as restitution hearings and sentence reviews/amendments.

Conducts all trial actions including: selection of jury, opening arguments, direct and cross examination, introduction of evidence and exhibits, preparation of jury instructions, closing arguments and post-trial motions. 

Responds to law enforcement (prosecution) or to individuals arrested who wish to consult with an attorney (indigent defense) at critical stages of proceedings.

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In Civil Matters:

Represents petitioners