City Prosecutor - Domestic Violence job in Federal Way
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Job reference #: | 19-037 |
Employer: | City of Federal Way |
Job category: | Attorney/Legal |
Employment type: | Full time |
Location | |
County: | King |
City: | Federal Way |
Zip code: | 98003 |
Map: | Federal Way, WA 98003, USA (Show on map) |
Description | |
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular, Full-Time SALARY RANGE: $6,718 - $8,508/Month OPENS: April 8, 2019 CLOSES: Until Filled, First Review 4/19/19 BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the City Attorney and Chief Prosecutor, serve as prosecuting attorney with emphasis in domestic violence for the City in jury and bench trials and other court and administrative hearings regarding misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases and related civil matters such as forfeiture or code enforcement; analyze, evaluate, organize and prepare cases for trial, hearing or appeal; perform comprehensive and professional criminal legal services, including researching, drafting and writing briefs, opinions and ordinances; assign, review and direct the work of Domestic Violence Advocate and assigned administrative legal personnel. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Serve as prosecuting attorney in criminal misdemeanor cases filed by the City with emphasis in domestic violence; represent the City in bench and jury trials, pre-trials, arraignments, sentencing, traffic violations and other misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases; represent the City in civil matters such as forfeitures or code enforcement. Charge criminal cases; review and prepare documents and cases and review probable cause; attempt to resolve cases without necessity of trial if appropriate; perform jury and bench trials, including preparation of jury instructions and preparation of motions related to cases. Work in conjunction with the Domestic Violence Advocate and administrative legal personnel. Communicate with witnesses, police, other attorneys, and defendants as needed; communicate and coordinate with court administrative personnel, City departments, public defenders and other personnel in matters related to criminal cases. Participate in pre-trial conferences and in-court hearings to potentially resolve cases prior to trial; negotiate, review cases, make offers, investigate, and extend offers; place dispositions on the court record. Organize case information and analyze pertinent case facts and evidence; research legal precedent and develop arguments as appropriate; prepare and supervise the maintenance of criminal case jackets and other legal documents required to proceed with criminal cases. Analyze and evaluate the validity of each criminal charge; perform a variety of case preparation duties such as reviewing and signing citations and long form complaints; plea bargaining, negotiating and interviewing witnesses. Represent the City in court on contested hearings and other infractions as required. Perform appellate work as needed; research and prepare briefings and present oral arguments in court hearings as required. Perform legal research and prepare opinions related to various legal issues; prepare and draft ordinances and resolutions, contracts and other legal documents and instruments. Communicate with and train various City departments regarding the legality of documents and instruments and the prosecution of criminal cases. Coordinate and communicate with various community resources and organizations involving domestic violence education and advocacy. KNOWLEDGE OF:
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TO APPLY: Please complete a required City of Federal Way application form and attach resume and cover letter. Applications are available at City Hall, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003, on our website at www.cityoffederalway.com, or by calling 253-835-2530. The City of Federal Way is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace. Any person requiring ADA accommodation should advise the City of the need. For telecommunications relay service for voice and text telephones call 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388/TTY or 1-800-833-6384/voice. |
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