Deputy Prosecutor

Position Summary

Position Summary is responsible for prosecuting persons charged with felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions using a case handling procedure that utilizes the benefits of vertical prosecution. Deputy Prosecutors handle cases from charging to trial, and through appeal. Deputy Prosecutors also provide legal assistance to prosecuting staff, and/or providing civil advice to county officials and department heads.

The following examples of duties and accountabilities illustrate the general range of tasks assigned to the position but are not intended to define the limits of required duties. Other essential duties may be assigned consistent with the general scope of the position. Employee must comply with all County and department policies, procedures, WACs, or other regulatory bodies.

Duties include, but are not limited to
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• Representing the State of Washington in criminal cases.
• Working closely with law enforcement in the development of cases.
• Providing legal advice and assistance to Elected officials, Department heads and Prosecutor staff.
• Reviews and drafts contracts, correspondence, and resolutions.
• Represents the State of Washington and or Grant County in courtroom proceedings.
• Working in a collegial environment with other prosecutors, staff, law enforcement, defense attorneys and other county staff.
• Ensures that victim’s and defendant’s rights are respected.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Any combination of education and experience may be substituted as long as it provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required

Work is performed in an office setting and in court rooms. There is daily use of computers and frequent dealings with other Offices and Departments. Position's duties are performed with frequent interruptions and deadlines. Position may be required to attend professional conferences and meetings outside of the office setting. The workday is Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm at a minimum but may require nights and weekends.

Travel within the County is possible.

The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, write, hear, speak, and lift up to 25 lbs. of unequal weight. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral, depth perception.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Labor Relations
This position is non-represented. It is not represented by a labor union.

Easy Access to Nature & Recreation
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Grant County Tourism Washington State ()

Easy Access to Urban Environments
: 1 to 1 ½ hours to Wenatchee, Yakima, or the Tri-Cities. 2 to 2 ½ hours to Seattle or Spokane.

Grant County is seeking qualified individuals to perform the work of Deputy Prosecutors within the Grant County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.…