Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney I to III (Depending on Experience) - Land Use Unit - Snohomish County

The Civil Division of the Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has a rare opening in its Land Use and Environmental Law Unit.  The unit of 7 deputy prosecutors performs a wide range of legal activities in this specialized subject area.  Among other responsibilities, attorneys provide legal advice to county officials and staff, assist with the drafting and passage of legislation, support habitat restoration and water quality improvement efforts, assist with federal permitting requirements, and prosecute code violations.  Additionally, the unit handles land use and environmental litigation on behalf of the County in state and federal courts and in state administrative tribunals including the Growth Management Hearings Board and the Pollution Control Hearings Board.  Attorneys with any level of experience, or no experience, are welcome to apply for the position, although applicants must be able to articulate an interest in environmental and land use law.

Attorneys in the Civil Division pride themselves on the quality of their work and the matters of significance they handle.  The pace and structure of the office allow for a thoughtful and deliberate approach to the practice of law and the opportunity to build long-term relationships with clients in a collegial environment focused on public service.  Collaboration, patience, integrity, problem-solving, and critical thinking are valued skills.  To allow for enjoyment of the riches the region has to offer, first-year employees receive 200 hours of annual paid time off, which increases annually by 40 hours up to a maximum of 320 hours. Employees also receive 8 hours of annual floating leave and 11 paid holidays.

Snohomish County offers a generous total compensation package.  The salary range for a Level I, Step 1 civil deputy prosecuting attorney through a Level III Step 6 attorney is $90,191.04 to $194,984.88.  Effective January 1, 2025, these salaries will increase by 3.6% under a cost-of-living adjustment.  Additionally, employees receive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PERS (pension), disability insurance, and a limited employer-matching contribution for deferred compensation.  The office pays for state and local bar dues and the position may qualify for school or federal student loan forgiveness programs.

Membership in the Washington State Bar Association is required. Under state law, deputy prosecuting attorneys must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. The successful applicant must pass a criminal background check. To apply, please submit a letter of interest, resume, writing sample, and references to: Bridget Casey, Chief Civil Deputy, Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Civil Division, 3000 Rockefeller, M/S 504, Everett, WA 98201 or by email to bcasey@snoco.org. For applicants fewer than 3 years out of law school, please submit a law school transcript. Applications also may be submitted through governmentjobs.com.