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Seattle City Attorney's Office · 4 days ago

Assistant City Prosecutor | Criminal Division

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$48.41/hr - $64.79/hr

The Seattle City Attorney’s Office is one of the largest law offices in Seattle, dedicated to promoting a safe and equitable community. The Criminal Division is seeking Assistant City Prosecutors to manage a dynamic caseload, develop trial skills, and represent the City in prosecuting various criminal offenses in Seattle Municipal Court.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Represents the City Attorney in prosecuting misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor criminal offenses and probation violations; learns prosecutorial techniques and strategies; meets competing deadlines; and develops trial skills in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment

Reviews citations, arrest sheets, and other law enforcement documents; gathers facts and data; conducts factual and legal analysis to determine whether charges should be filed

Drafts complaints, briefs, motions, memorandum of law, and other legal documents

Manages assigned cases in accordance with standard protocols and procedures; confers with witnesses and crime victims; negotiates plea agreements with defense counsel within established guidelines; develops trial and prosecution strategy for supervisor approval

Coordinates with members of the Seattle Police Department and members of other law enforcement agencies, and other involved parties to establish and verify the basis for prosecution or dismissal

Represents the City of Seattle at arraignments, hearings and trials; compiles records and other information; identifies witnesses for subpoena; brings cases before the court and argues facts of the case in relation to points of law, case law and legal precedent; interviews and cross-examines witnesses

Assists city prosecutors in preparing complex misdemeanor arraignments, motions, pleas, and hearings

Adheres to a high degree of professional ethics and integrity

Qualification

Washington State Bar membershipRules of evidenceCriminal procedureLegal researchLegal writingPersuasive advocacyCreativityFlexibilityProblem-solving

Required

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

Thorough knowledge of the 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

Flexibility to respond to competing demands