Contracts Attorney - King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (Civil Division)

AGENCY NAME: King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office - Civil Division

POSITION / JOB TITLE : Contracts Attorney

LOCATION: 701 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA

CATEGORY : Attorney

JOB DESCRIPTION: King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Contracts Section, Civil Division - Attorney Opening

The Civil Division is soliciting applications for a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in the Contracts Section.

The Contracts Section provides legal advice to the County departments on a wide range of issues related to municipal finance, the procurement and administration of contracts for goods, services, and information technology products, and the construction of and design of public works. Attorneys in this section also review and edit contract documents, negotiate contract terms, and handle disputes related to contract interpretation and enforcement, which may include Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and some litigation.

Job Duties
In addition to procurement related issues, attorneys in the Contracts Section also provide general legal advice to several County client agencies including the Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget (PSB), the Superior Court Clerk’s Office (officially referred to the Department of Judicial Administration or DJA), the Treasurer’s Office, Superior and District Court Judges, King County Elections, King County Council Auditor’s Office, Metro Transit Equal Employment Opportunity Office and the King County Office of Equity and Social Justice.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
The Civil Division is looking for applicants with great client relations skills, excellent communication skills, strong analytical abilities, and accomplished negotiation and litigation skills. Applicants should be able to thoroughly understand and analyze complex legal issues while also being able to work with clients, colleagues, and others to find practical solutions to complicated legal problems. The successful applicant must have a strong commitment to Equity and Social Justice, including the development of personal cultural competency. Through working with others in the Contracts Section, the successful applicant will be able to further develop subject-matter expertise.

Applicants should have at least five (5) years of relevant legal experience, demonstrate a strong potential for growth, and should be prepared to assume immediate responsibility for a fast-paced practice.

Special Requirements:

Member in good standing with the Washington State Bar.
Must submit to a criminal history check, to include fingerprinting.
U.S. Citizenship (per RCW 36.27 and 29A.04 and Article VI of the WA Constitution).

Salary: $94,123.54 - $149,126.43 depending on experience. This is an exempt position.

This position is open to external candidates and all current and regular deputy prosecuting attorneys on staff. For current PAO attorneys, this would be a lateral transfer.

For more information regarding this position, please contact:
Jerry Taylor, Section Head - (206) 477-1919

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members

Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents

Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
Generous vacation and paid sick leave
Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness programs
Onsite activity centers
Employee Giving Program
Employee assistance programs
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
Training and career development programs
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

LINK TO APPLICATION:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kingcounty/jobs/4137793/contracts-attorney-civil-division

OTHER RELEVANT LINKS:

https://kingcounty.gov/depts/prosecutor/civil-division.aspx

APPLICATION DEADLINE:August 09, 2023