Clark County Washington is a growing and diverse community. The Prosecutor’s Office recognizes that it is our responsibility to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are creative, forward-thinking, and inclusive in our approach to justice. The department encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
At Clark County, we commit to advance diversity, equity and inclusivity with our employees.
The Clark County Prosecuting Attorney has an opening for a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I/II or Senior in the Civil Division. Duties of this position include representing the county in litigation, providing legal advice to county departments and elected officials, contract review and other duties as assigned. Can discuss opportunity to work remotely up to half time.
The ideal candidate will have the following strengths:
• Experience working with municipal governments
• Civil Litigation
• Contract negotiation and review
• Administrative law and working with law enforcement agencies
The successful candidate’s salary will be dependent on qualifications and related experience. Applicants must be a member of the Washington State Bar Association, in good standing. The successful candidate for this position will be subject to fingerprinting and a criminal history record check.
Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be scheduled accordingly. Please submit a cover letter AND resume.
Experience and Training:
For DPA I, II or Senior:
· Equivalent to a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
· Membership in the State Bar of Washington or pending results of Washington State Bar examination
· Four or more years of responsible experience in a law office as a practicing attorney for DPA II. For Senior DPA: Five or more years of highly responsible experience in a law office as a practicing attorney.
· Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities will be considered.
· As a condition of employment, the successful candidate for this position will be subject to fingerprinting prior to their first day of work and a criminal history record check
Knowledge of: Ordinances, statutes, and court decisions relating to civil or criminal prosecution; judicial procedure and rules of evidence; methods of legal research; pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations; established precedents and sources of legal reference applicable to prosecuting activities.
Ability to: Learn the established precedents and sources of legal reference applicable to prosecuting activities; represent the County in a variety of civil prosecution proceedings; analyze, appraise, organize, and present facts, evidence, and precedents in a clear and logical manner; analyze and prepare a wide variety of legal documents; research, analyze, and evaluate new program techniques, methods, and procedures; interpret and apply legal principles and procedures; prepare and present cases in court; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including County and other government officials, community groups, the general public, and media representatives. Provide complex administrative and professional staff assistance to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office; assist in the implementation of prosecuting attorney goals, objectives, and practices; present difficult or complex cases in court; conduct research on complex legal problems and prepare sound legal opinions.
Resumes and other documents must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application. Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.
Application Review (Pass/ Fail) - An online application is required. Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.
Cover Letter (Pass/Fail) – In addition to the Clark County application, applicants must submit a cover letter . Document must be added to the Documents section of My Application. Please include the Recruitment Number in the file name (i.e., Cover LetterXXXXXX.doc).Applications that do not include a Cover Letter will not be considered.
Oral Interview - The interview will be job related and may include, not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Top candidate(s) will continue in the process.
Employment references will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education.
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Prosecute major felony, criminal code, and highly complex civil cases; analyze police investigations and accusations; interview and prepare witnesses for proceedings; review evidence for completeness and accuracy; prepare briefs and oral arguments.
Represent the State in court; examine witnesses and present evidence; determine sentencing range; review expert evaluation reports; discuss sentencing possibilities with victims and law enforcement agencies.
Evaluate benefit or need of a trial versus a guilty plea; determine if charge should be filed or if further investigation should be conducted; refer appropriate cases to County Diversion Program for screening.
Determine the advisability of settlement of complex civil litigation; recommend amounts of settlement; advise the Board of County Commissioners as to status of civil litigation.
Provide direction and guidance to lower level prosecuting staff including assigning cases, monitoring the progress of the case, providing legal expertise and reviewing cases.
Recommend changes to County policies and procedures; assist departments in formulating and implementing policy on a County-wide basis; negotiate solutions to problems with various county, state and municipal agencies regarding the criminal justice system and County procedures.
Train Deputy Prosecuting Attorney’s in specialized fields; instruct County departments regarding all aspects of criminal justice, civil litigation, or other legal matters affecting those departments.
Commence and pursue collection of restitution judgments; prosecute violations of community supervision or probation orders; file actions to forfeit bail when bail bond is violated.
Provide legal assistance to other County and governmental attorneys as requested; speak at community organizations about the criminal justice system.
Prevent and minimize legal exposure by providing legal advice to County officers and employees in law enforcement related matters.
Assist in the preparation and review of inspection and search warrants.
Perform complex legal research and prepare written and oral opinions on various legal problems.
Respond to citizen inquiries and resolve difficult and sensitive complaints.
Perform related duties as assigned.
M2.402 - M2.405
$8,000.00 - $16,411.00- per month
04/16/2026
Jevon Hall
Email:
Jevon.Hall@clark.wa.gov
Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents
Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation. Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation.More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents
All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.
For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/
If you are in need of ADA/Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.
With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and settlements. Framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west, the area is a picturesque place to work, play and live.
Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition frame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. Today, more than 440,000 people call Clark County home.
Clark County government is one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of challenging positions for about 1,570 people. You can learn about current job openings, the application process, job descriptions, pay schedule and employee benefits on the Clark County Human Resources website at https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources.
The mission of Clark County government is to enhance the quality of life in our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability.
