Attorney - Involuntary Treatment Act

Summary The Civil Division of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is seeking a highly motivated attorney with a commitment to justice, integrity, compassion, leadership, and professionalism to join our office as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in the Involuntary Treatment Act Section. This is an excellent opportunity to develop expertise and gain negotiation and courtroom experience, particularly for attorneys passionate about behavioral health. If you seek enriching, meaningful work and a chance to serve your community while working as part of a dynamic team, this opportunity may be for you. About About the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Guided by our core values of Integrity, Compassion, Professionalism, and Leadership, our mission is to do Justice: We exercise the power given to us by the people with fairness and humility. We serve our diverse community, support victims and families, and hold individuals accountable. We develop innovative and collaborative solutions for King County and the State of Washington. Our office is composed of six divisions that are further organized into specialized units. 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 race, equity, and social justice principles, and to work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement. Job Duties ITA DPAs represent local behavioral health facilities where patients are civilly committed. The DPA assigned to this position will work closely with behavioral health professionals from the hospitals, out-patient mental health providers, and civilian witnesses. The DPA will handle civil commitment behavioral health trials, hearings, and appeals under RCW 71.05 and RCW 71.34. By working in this area, the assigned DPA will develop a strong understanding of how behavioral health illnesses affect behavior and a thorough knowledge of behavioral health treatment options. The assigned DPA will also have opportunities to train behavioral health professionals and patients' families about the ITA process. Currently, ITA DPAs work under a hybrid model spending 50% of their time conducting in-person bench trials and 50% of their time working remotely on case preparation, negotiations, court orders, and responding to appeals. ITA cases that proceed to jury trial are commonly conducted virtually. However, ITA DPAs should be prepared to appear in person for jury trials if ordered by the court. ITA Court and PAO ITA offices are located at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. ITA DPAs also have office space located in the Columbia Tower in downtown Seattle. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Previous litigation experience in criminal or civil cases. Potential for continued growth. Outstanding client relations and negotiation skills. Demonstrable enthusiasm, initiative, and an ability to successfully lead a team on complex matters. Outstanding analytical abilities. Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills. Ability to translate complex legal concepts into easily understandable language. Must have a strong commitment to RESJ, including ongoing development of personal cultural competency. Salary $92,770 - $153,722 annually commensurate with 0 - 10 years of experience. Application Process Fully complete King County application* Attach Resume & Cover Letter addressed to the Hiring Committee Answer supplemental questions Applications or supplemental questionnaires that state "see my resume" or that are blank are considered incomplete and will not be considered competitive. Contact Selene Poulsen (she/her) Sr. Human Resources Analyst View email address on click.appcast.io Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 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 form of compensation. Benefits 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: Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents 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: eligible King County employees may 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr King County