Temporary Assistant City Prosecutor
Agency Name: SCAO
Position / Job Title : Temporary Assistant City Prosecutor
Location: Seattle, WA
Category : Attorney
Job Description: This temporary assignment is expected to last through the end of April 2025 but may end sooner or be extended depending on business needs.
With more than 200 attorneys and professional staff, the Seattle City Attorney’s Office is one of the largest law offices in Seattle and is the third largest public law office in the state. 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 is seeking one or more Assistant City Prosecutors to join the team. Recent graduates and licensed Rule 9 Interns awaiting bar exam results are encouraged to apply. This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney 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. Criminal attorneys rotate through units dedicated to reviewing incident reports and filing cases; trials; and domestic violence cases. Opportunities also exist for attorneys 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.
Link to Application: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle/jobs/4703121/temporary-assistant-city-prosecutor-criminal-division/
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Application Deadline: November 05, 2024