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City of Seattle · 1 month ago

Rule 9 Licensed Legal Intern | Criminal Division

Seattle, WA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$31.34/hr - $31.34/hr

The City of Seattle is dedicated to creating a safe and equitable community, and they are seeking Rule 9 Licensed Legal Interns for their Criminal Division. This internship offers significant courtroom experience, where interns will represent the city in various legal proceedings while working closely with legal professionals.

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Responsibilities

Represent the City on infractions calendars up to six times per week, with little to no supervision, to include contested hearings (testimonial or nontestimonial direct/cross examinations), mitigations, amendments per negotiations

Review and evaluate evidence to determine appropriate negotiations or dispositions

Engage in active negotiations with attorneys or pro se defendants

Represent the City on pretrial and review calendars up to two times per week, with little to no supervision

Research, file, and argue motions on a variety of cases, including Assault and DUI

Second-chair jury and bench trials

Assist in evidence review

Qualification

Rule 9 licensingJ.D. program completionLegal researchCourtroom experienceNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Successful candidates must fulfill the licensing requirements outlined in Rule 9 of the Washington State Bar Association by their start date

Completion of the second year of a full-time J.D. program by the internship start date

Minimum law school GPA of 3.0

Complete the online City of Seattle Application

Attach a Cover Letter describing your interest in SCAO and how your skills and experience align with the stated responsibilities and qualifications

Attach a Resume indicating relevant experience and education

Attach a Writing sample (5-10 pages)

Attach a Law school unofficial transcript (Must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA)

Benefits

The City of Seattle will reimburse the interns’ Rule 9 application fee with the Washington State Bar Association.

The City of Seattle will extend the option of obtaining an ORCA/passport card that can be used for transit/ferry transportation during the internship.

Car share discounts

Ride matches

Rule 9 Interns will receive paid sick and safe leave (after 90 days of employment).