DEP PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

The Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney's Office seeks an entry-level Deputy Prosecuting Attorney who demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to public service.

Requirements

• Review and evaluate evidence presented in criminal referrals from law enforcement to determine if criminal charges should be initiated in accordance with office policy, ethical rules, and state law.
• Conduct all aspects of case prosecution including case management, legal research and document preparation, motion advocacy, plea negotiations and agreements, change of plea hearings, trials, and sentencing hearings.
• Provide legal advice to law enforcement with respect to ongoing criminal investigations and assist law enforcement in applying for search warrants, subpoenas, or other investigatory judicial orders.
• Responsible for all aspects of preparing charged cases for trial including but not limited to interviewing witnesses, examining physical evidence, trial strategy planning, bringing motions on behalf of the state and responding to defense motions, preparation of trial memoranda and exhibits, and other tasks as may be necessary to the presentation of the evidence.
• Responsible for all aspects of trial work including the presentation of evidence and overall trial advocacy on behalf of Thurston County or the State of Washington.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Comprehensive Health Care and Dental/Vision Care for you and your family
• Pre-tax Savings Accounts
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness