Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Seattle - King County Sheriff's Office - ID-3237

March 21, 2025

The Mainstream Criminal Division of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office seeks highly motivated attorneys to join our office as term-limited Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys in the District Court Unit. These opportunities are ideal for developing expertise and gaining courtroom experience, particularly for new and less experienced attorneys.

About the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Our core values include Integrity, Compassion, Professionalism, and Leadership. Our mission is to do Justice: We exercise the power given to us by the people with fairness and humility.

We serve our diverse community, support victims and families, and hold individuals accountable. We develop innovative and collaborative solutions for King County and the State of Washington.

Our office consists of six divisions, further organized into specialized units:

Mainstream Felony Division
Misdemeanor Defense Division
Victim Services Division
Family Protection Division
Investigations Division
Corrections Division

Diversity and Inclusion

We value diversity and strive to hire a workforce that reflects the community we serve. It is essential to our mission that we create and maintain an office that is diverse and inclusive. All PAO employees are expected to participate in PAO equity work and attend equity trainings and discussions.

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Work Environment

Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys cover work at courthouses in Seattle, Kent, and Redmond. All deputies are expected to be able to work at any of those locations. Core business hours are 8:30-4:30, with occasional weekend or holiday calendar coverage required.

Responsibilities

This role will involve handling gross misdemeanor cases.

Potential work assignments may include:

Assisting with mainstream felony filings
Covering felony calendars

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must have:

Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
A strong work ethic and commitment to working effectively in a team environment
A strong commitment to race, equity, and social justice issues, including working on personal cultural competency
Passion and eagerness to learn trial skills
A strong ability to accept feedback and coaching, and to implement it into practice
Washington State Bar qualification
Able to work at any of our three locations, starting with being assigned to Kent
Must submit to a criminal history check
Must be a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident

Application Process

To apply, please complete the King County application, attach a cover letter addressed to the Hiring Committee, and answer supplemental questions.

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