Litigation Attorneys
Company: Daily Progress
Location: Seattle
Posted on: September 21, 2024
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Job Description:
King County Prosecuting Attorney's OfficeSeattle,
WAFull-timeLegalThe Civil Division is in search of three
enthusiastic and analytical attorneys to join our team in the
Litigation Section, focusing primarily on tort matters, employment
matters, and one hybrid Tort/Employment position. Attorneys in the
Litigation Section litigate cases in both federal and state court,
including appeals. The Litigation Section defends King County and
King County employees and officials in lawsuits brought by
employees and members of the public who claim personal injury or
civil rights violations. Many of our lawsuits involve King County
Metro, the Department of Adult & Juvenile Detention, and the
Sheriff's Office. We also give legal advice to these and other
County departments. Attorneys in the Litigation Section also have
opportunities to work with attorneys across the Civil Division on
complex, non-tort litigation. Applicants must have a commitment to
equity and social justice work, including ongoing cultural
competence development.Employment litigators in the Litigation
Section investigate employment claims and defend King County and
King County employees and officials in lawsuits brought on by
current and former King County employees in federal and state
courts, including appeals. Lawsuits commonly involve allegations of
discrimination, retaliation, failure to accommodate disabilities,
and other claims brought under the Washington Law against
Discrimination and Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act.
Employment litigators also collaborate with PAO employment advisors
to analyze and advise on matters involving current employees.The
Litigation Section makes significant investments in its members by
providing robust onboarding, training, resources, and support.
Successful applicants will be expected to work in the Litigation
Section for at least two years before seeking a position in another
section.The Civil Division provides comprehensive legal services to
King County government, including all County elected and appointed
officials, department heads, and managers of numerous county
agencies and departments. Serving in its role as an in-house law
firm for the County, the Civil Division works closely with its
clients in solving a wide range of legal problems by providing
legal advice and representing King County and its employees in
lawsuits filed in state or federal courts. The Civil Division is
composed of about 65 lawyers organized into seven specialized
sections: (1) Contracts, (2) County Services, (3) Transportation &
Real Property, (4) Employment, (5) Land Use, (6) Natural Resources,
and (7) Litigation.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 equity and
social justice principles and to work with PAO colleagues and
management to identify opportunities for improvement.See specific
requirements for each position on the King County Jobs Page:
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