Attorney- Litigation - Civil Division

Summary The Litigation Section of the Civil Division is in search of three enthusiastic and analytical attorneys to join our team in the Litigation Section, to work primarily on tort matters. Attorneys in the Litigation Section litigate cases in both federal and state court, including appeals. Depending on interest and experience, the successful candidate may also have the opportunity to work on employment cases and/or affirmative federal litigation. Job Duties The Litigation Section defends King County and King County employees and officials in lawsuits brought by current and former employees and members of the public who claim personal injury or civil rights violations under 42 USC §1983, Title VII, or the Washington Law Against Discrimination. Many of our lawsuits involve King County Metro, the Department of Adult & Juvenile Detention and the Sheriff's Office. The Litigation Section also gives legal advice to these and other County departments and has opportunities to collaborate with attorneys across the Civil Division on complex, non‑tort litigation. Attorneys in the Litigation Section also litigate matters that focus on the county’s business and policy objectives in areas where the law is developing. Because this work often focuses on areas where the case law is uncertain, attorneys develop multi‑layered strategies using negotiation, policy, legislation, litigation, and appellate practice. With an emphasis on motions practice and appeals, attorneys handle these matters closely with clients, providing strategic advice and addressing issues of state and federal constitutional law, statutory interpretation, and developing common law. The Civil Division is located in the Columbia Center in downtown Seattle. Attorneys enjoy a hybrid work schedule that allows telecommuting three days one week, two days the next, with in‑office work required on Wednesdays. New applicants may be required to work in‑office three days every week for six months. Applicants must have a commitment to equity and social justice work, including ongoing cultural competence development. The Litigation Section makes significant investments in its members by providing robust onboarding, training, resources, and support. The successful applicant will be expected to work in the Litigation Section for at least two years before seeking a position in another section or division. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Enthusiasm, initiative, and the ability to successfully lead a team on complex matters. Outstanding analytical abilities. Excellent legal research and writing skills are critical. Demonstrable commitment to equity and social justice, including continued development of personal cultural humility/competence. Desire to litigate in state and federal courts. Minimum of five years’ litigation experience, civil preferred. Must be Washington State Bar qualified. Salary Salary: $92,770 - $153,722 annually, commensurate with experience. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr King County