[blindLaw] Attorney - 3rd Year Law Student & Fellow/ClerkKing County Washington

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Subject: Attorney - 3rd Year Law Student & Fellow/Clerk

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08/11/2021 10:38 AM PDT

The Department of Public Defense (DPD) seeks thoughtful, creative, energetic advocates to join our dynamic and diverse team of public defense attorneys. The Department of Public Defense (DPD) is actively recruiting 3rd year law students, judicial clerks, and fellows to begin employment after August 2022.

We will be holding a remote open house on September 15, 2021, for those who would like to learn more about our program. Please click here<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.dEg8rTGCTS78Y8hMJx7rEmQ8_Eokt_SHiRliTzUphZs/s/675681136/br/110737740760-l> to register for the open house.

DPD provides high-quality legal representation to indigent clients. DPD practices in several areas, including felonies, misdemeanors, juvenile defense, family defense (dependency cases), involuntary commitment (mental illness), sex offender commitment, and contempt of court. The department also works to address racial disproportionality in the criminal legal system, the collateral consequences of system involvement, and other structural and/or systemic issues that undermine the rights of our clients. DPD employs skilled investigators, mitigation specialists, paralegals, and other support staff. Expert services are regularly funded, in keeping with state court rules.

Successful candidates will be dedicated, hard-working advocates, with the ability to develop excellent trial, research, and writing skills. An ability to think critically and creatively in a fast-paced environment is essential in this role, as well as a passion for public defense and a demonstrated commitment to representing indigent persons. Strong candidates will also possess the ability to receive feedback constructively and to reflect on and modify performance accordingly.

The scope of representation expected of an attorney is determined by the nature of the case assignment and the Rules of Professional Conduct. Caseload standards are established in accordance with the State Supreme Court’s Standards for Indigent Defense, union bargaining agreements, and the Washington State Bar Association Guidelines. Attorneys in DPD are expected to participate in ongoing training to improve their level of practice.

Who May Apply:

  *   Attorney - 3rd Year Law Student: This recruitment is open to 3rd year law student candidates graduating between December 2021 and June 2022, and may be used to fill current and/or future career service and term-limited temporary positions in any of the Department's four divisions and/or office locations in King County.
  *   Fellow/Clerk: This recruitment is open to attorney applicants engaged in legal fellowships or clerkships, and may be used to fill future career service and term-limited temporary positions in any of the department's four divisions and/or office locations in King County.

     *   Fellow/Clerk candidates hired through this recruitment will be considered by DPD for initial salary placement at Steps 1 through 3 ($70,77387-$86,568.77), dependent upon experience.
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. All candidates selected for an interview will be interviewed using videoconference technology.

First consideration will be given to candidates who apply prior to October 1, 2021. Once all positions are filled the posting will be closed.

Work Location
These positions will initially be assigned to work in any of the following Seattle and/or Kent work locations, (although during the County's pandemic response, individuals may be expected to work remotely while being required to report to other locations, such as court or jail facilities during the normal court of their job duties):

  *   Dexter Horton Building, 710 Second Avenue, Seattle;
  *   Jefferson Street Building, 1401 East Jefferson, Seattle;
  *   Meeker Street Building, 420 West Harrison Street, Kent, or
  *   908 Jefferson St. Seattle.
If assigned to the civil commitment unit, assignments are to hospitals/treatment centers throughout the county.

Rotation of staff practice area and/or work location occurs based on business need.

Work Schedule
The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, with some night and weekend work. This position meets the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime.

Forms and Materials Required

  1.  An online application completed at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs<file://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs>. The employment history should go back long enough to include all relevant experience.
  2.  A cover letter no more than two pages summarizing your experience and how you meet the required qualifications, knowledge, and skills for the position.
  3.  A resume.
  4.  A short self-authored writing sample (in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format) prepared for this selection process.
For more information, or if you have questions about this position or process, please contact:
Falisha Forgash
Human Resource Analyst
fforgash at kingcounty.gov<mailto:fforgash at kingcounty.gov>

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