City Prosecutor

City of Auburn•Auburn, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs professional legal work with primary responsibility for prosecution of misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor crimes and infractions for the City of Auburn. The City Attorney's office represents the City in its day-to-day operations and provides legal advice to the Mayor, City Council, and Boards & Commissions that make up the municipal government of the City of Auburn. The team consists of three divisions: Civil, Prosecution, and the City Clerk's office.

Requirements

Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
Valid state driver’s license without impending loss at time of appointment.
Applicants must successfully complete fingerprinting, background check, and the CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) Security Certification Test to be allowed to view sensitive information and have unescorted access while at the Police Department (per Washington State Patrol ACCESS unit).

Nice To Haves

Experience litigating criminal misdemeanor cases and traffic violation cases, or equivalent experience.
Experience in these areas, but not limited to, criminal prosecution experience, Rule 9 prosecution experience, and/or criminal prosecution internship or externship experience.

Responsibilities

Appear at prosecution court proceedings including, but not limited to, arraignments, pre-trial hearings, motions, jury/bench trials, sentencings, review hearings, and contested infraction hearings.
Review cases for criminal charging, and ready charged cases for in-court prosecution by preparing necessary documents and contacting needed witnesses/victims and opposing counsel.
Communicates clearly and concisely speaking and writing to a variety of audiences in a professional manner; works courteously, cooperatively, effectively, and professionally with City Staff, the Police Department, the Courts and court staff, opposing attorneys, and the public in carrying out duties.
Organizes case information and maintains uniform case files; ensures proper discovery; interviews witnesses; analyzes evidence and the law; develops trial or motion strategies; performs legal research; prepares briefs; effectively and confidently presents the City’s case and oral arguments in court; and performs appellate work as needed.
Manage criminal prosecution caseload, coordinating with the Police Department and Courts for effective and efficient case management.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
17 days of paid vacation per year (prorated)
11 paid holidays per year
2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
VEBA (tax-free health savings account)
Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
Deferred Compensation plan options
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program