Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I-III (DOE) Civil Division (Open Until Filled)

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I-III (DOE) Civil Division (Open Until Filled)

Salary

$7,314.76 - $11,130.25 Monthly

Location

Clallam County Courthouse, WA Job Type Regular Full-Time Job Number 2026-55 Department Prosecuting Attorney Division Operations Opening Date 09/09/2026 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Exempt Bargaining Unit Prosecutor's Association Grant Funded No

Description

Benefits

• Summary

• The position provides legal counsel and representation to County officials and departments on criminal justice matters, including litigation, claims, negotiations, legal research, and document preparation. The position also serves on governmental committees and provides criminal justice training to prosecutors, law enforcement, and other agencies. Open until filled.

• REQUIRED: Cover Letter, Resume and Writing Sample...submit with Application

• Typical Duties

• Provide legal advice to county elected officials, appointed department heads, employees, and county boards and commissions on a broad range of criminal justice issues affecting local government

• Research, develop and conduct strategy/negotiations in defense and prosecution of claims/cases for litigation/arbitration/mediation

• Investigate, negotiate, settle or litigate minor/major claims arising from the operations and activities of assigned county offices/departments

• Prepare and draft legal opinions, letter correspondence, memos, briefs, and settlement documents

• Keep the Elected Prosecuting Attorney or their designee informed of case progress and direction

• Serve as a member/liaison on various governmental boards or committees and related community organizations

• Provide training on a broad range of criminal justice issues to deputy prosecutors, law enforcement, and personnel from various governmental agencies

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Education, Training & Experience

• Requires knowledge of the field of assignment sufficient to perform thoroughly and accurately the full scope of responsibility as illustrated by examples in the above job description.

• Education/Training

• Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree

• Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association approved law school or satisfactory completion of the APR 6 Clerkship

• Successful passage of the Washington State Bar Examination

Experience

• Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I - Entry Level

• Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II - At least four years of progressively responsible experience in criminal or municipal law

• Deputy Prosecuting Attorney III - At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in criminal or municipal law

• For a complete copy of the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I job description - click HERE

• For a complete copy of the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II job description - click HERE

• For a complete copy of the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney III job description - click HERE

• At Clallam County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Clallam County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.

County Paid Benefits Include:

• Medical - Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental - Delta Dental of Washington
• Vision - Northwest Benefit Network
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• HRA Veba (select positions)
• Life and disability insurance (select positions)
• Wellness Benefit Program
• Infant at Work Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Transportation Program/Transit Pass
• Training and Career Development Program

Retirement:

• Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security.
• Sheriff's Office Employees are covered under LEOFF2 and PSERS.

Deferred Compensation:

• Deferred Compensation Program 457(b) - Tax Deferred Savings Program
• Deferred Compensation Program 401(a) - Tax Deferred Savings Program

Vacation:

• Generous Vacation and Paid Sick Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Presidents' Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• day following Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day
• 4 Personal Days (32 hours floating holiday)
• Employment Vacation Donation Program
• Vacation Leave Accrual (Unless otherwise provided by contract, all regular full-time employees shall accrue vacation leave monthly based upon the following schedule):
• 0-48 months = 8 hours per month
• 49-108 months = 10 hours per month
• 109-168 months = 12 hours per month
• 169-204 months = 14 hours per month
• Over 204 months = 16.67 hours per month

Sick Leave:

• Full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 8 hours per month. Eligibility for use of sick leave is established after one month of continuous employment.

• Part-time employee's benefit contributions and leave accruals are prorated.

• NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Clallam County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy.

• Employer

• Clallam County

Sick Leave:

• Full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 8 hours per month. Eligibility for use of sick leave is established after one month of continuous employment.

• Part-time employee's benefit contributions and leave accruals are prorated.