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Posted April 10, 2024

Civil Litigation Employment Attorney

King County
Seattle, WA Full Time
Reference: KingCounty4461421

King County Prosecuting Attorney's OfficeCivil Litigation Employment AttorneyCivil Division, Litigation Section The Civil Division of the King County...

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King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Civil Litigation Employment Attorney
Civil Division, Litigation Section

The Civil Division of the King County Prosecuting Attorneys Office (PAO) is in search of an enthusiastic and analytical attorney to join our team in the Litigation Section, focusing primarily on employment litigation. Employment litigators in the Litigation Section investigate employment claims and defend King County and King County Employees and officials in lawsuits brought on by current and former King County employees in federal and state courts, including appeals. Lawsuits commonly involve allegations of discrimination, retaliation, failure to accommodate disabilities, and other claims brought under the Washington Law against Discrimination and Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act. Employment litigators also collaborate with PAO employment advisors to analyze and advise on matters involving current employees.

The Civil Division provides comprehensive legal services to King County government, including all County elected and appointed officials, department heads, and with the managers of numerous county agencies and departments. Serving in its role as an in-house law firm for the County, the Civil Division works closely with its clients in solving a wide range of legal problems by providing legal advice and representing King County and its employees in lawsuits filed in state or federal courts. The Civil Division is composed of about 65 lawyers organized into seven specialized sections: (1) Contracts, (2) County Services, (3) Transportation & Real Property, (4) Employment, (5) Land Use, (6) Natural Resources, and (7) Litigation.

We value diversity and strive to hire a workforce that reflects the community that we serve. It is essential to our mission that we create and maintain an office that is diverse and inclusive. All PAO employees are expected to participate in PAO equity work and attend equity trainings and discussions. PAO employees are expected to comply with equity and social justice principles, and to work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Enthusiasm, initiative, and an ability to successfully lead a team on complex matters
  • Outstanding analytical abilities
  • Excellent legal research and writing skills
  • Demonstrable commitment to equity and social justice, including continued development of personal cultural humility/competence
  • Desire to litigate in state and federal courts
  • 3-5 years of employment litigation experience
  • Must be Washington State Bar qualified
Special Requirements:
  • Member in good standing with the Washington State Bar.
  • Must submit to a criminal history check.
  • U.S. Citizenship (as required by RCW 36.27 and 29A.04 and Article VI of the WA Constitution).
Salary: $112,073 - $175,606 depending on experience.

Application Process:
1. Attach cover letter & resume
2. Attach writing sample
3. Answer supplemental questions

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Benefits Package: The County offers an excellent benefits package including employee and dependent coverage for Medical, Dental and Vision at no cost to the employee. Employees also receive life insurance, long term disability and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Employees are members of the Washington State Retirement System. Other benefits are available, including deferred compensation and flexible spending accounts, for interested employees. The Prosecuting Attorneys Office pays Bar dues and provides opportunities for free CLE credits. To learn more about our benefits, click the "Benefits" tab.

The Prosecuting Attorney's Office is dedicated to making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

This listing expired on May 10. Applications are no longer accepted.

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