This position requires membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association OR the ability to complete the process of obtaining membership within 30 days of an offer of employment OR being a Rule 9 Licensed Legal Intern awaiting Washington State Bar Examination results. Continued employment for Rule 9 candidates is contingent on passing the Washington State Bar Examination and becoming a member in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association within six months of beginning employment. Additionally, a successful candidate will have the knowledge and skills to effectively manage a large and diverse trial focused caseload, including:
- Thorough knowledge of rules of evidence and criminal procedure.
- Effective legal research and writing.
- Persuasive advocacy skills, including techniques to present the prosecution's case as a narrative storyline.
- Ability to quickly address a wide variety of legal issues.
- Creativity in developing different solutions to problems; and
- Flexibility to respond to competing demands.
With more than 200 attorneys and professional staff, the Seattle City Attorney’s Office is one of Seattle’s largest law offices and the state’s third-largest public law office. Our office is committed to making Seattle a safe, healthy, empowered, and thriving community for everyone. We strive to address historical injustices within the court system with self-examination and to pursue justice in Seattle with integrity, creativity, and fairness. We believe working transparently, innovatively, and in collaboration with our partners in the community is necessary to achieve outcomes that promote equity, accountability, and healing.
The Criminal Division seeks one or more Assistant City Prosecutors to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate to learn to manage a dynamic caseload and develop trial skills.
The Criminal Division represents the City in prosecuting misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and traffic infractions in Seattle Municipal Court, including driving under the influence, domestic violence, theft, assault, property damage, and trespassing. Prosecutors rotate through units dedicated to reviewing incident reports and filing cases; trials; and domestic violence cases. Opportunities also exist for prosecutors to work in therapeutic courts – Mental Health Court and Veterans Treatment Court. All prosecutors assist in formulating and implementing policies to promote race and social justice equity, including developing potential alternatives to incarceration for criminal offenders.