Job Information
Clark County Senior Public Defender in Vancouver, Washington
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Job Summary
A Senior Public Defender practices in all the trial courts in which assigned counsel attorneys work, without supervision. Provides general supervision to attorneys and support staff. Supervises the Public Defender's assigned to each unit.
This position reports directly to the Assistant Chief Public Defender and works in collaboration with other Senior Public Defenders.
Underfill Opportunity: This position may be filled as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II if selected candidate does not fully meet the qualifications for a Senior Public Defender at the time of hire.
The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II is the full journey level class within the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I by the performance of the full range of cases as assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the judicial procedures and policies of the work unit. The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II receives direction from higher level prosecuting attorney staff.
Qualifications
Senior Public Defender Education and Experience: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
- Graduation from an ABA accredited school of law and must be a member of the Washington State Bar Association.
- Ten years of practice as an attorney with a minimum of three years trial experience in the trial of criminal cases. Proven experience in handling all phases of the most complex felony cases without supervision.
- Ability to successfully pass Clark County background investigation.
Valid Washington State driver's license.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney II Education and Experience: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities will be considered.
- Four years of responsible experience in a law office as a practicing attorney.
- Equivalent to a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
Membership in the State Bar of Washington.
Knowledge of....organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs; operational characteristics, services and activities of a public defense office; legal principles and practices, including civil, criminal, constitutional, and administrative law and procedure; legal research, terminology and procedures; organization, duties, powers, limitations, and authority of County government and a public defense office; pertin