Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - District Court Filing Unit (Term-Limited)

King County•Seattle, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is hiring term-limited Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys for its Mainstream Criminal Division, District Court Unit. Attorneys primarily handle gross misdemeanor cases and join the District Court Unit Filing team. The role offers opportunities to develop legal expertise and courtroom experience, particularly for newer attorneys, while serving the community as part of a team guided by integrity, compassion, professionalism, leadership, and a commitment to justice and equity. Deputies work at courthouses in Seattle, Kent, and Redmond and must be able to work at any of these locations. The starting location is Seattle. Core business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional weekend or holiday calendar coverage. Court calendar coverage may be required at any of the three courthouses. The positions are primarily in person, with some telecommuting possible each week as business needs allow and subject to a telecommuting agreement. Employees receive a County-issued laptop and must maintain an internet-connected workspace where they can reliably perform their work and remain available during scheduled hours. Employees must reside in Washington State within a reasonable distance of their King County worksite to meet workplace reporting requirements. The term-limited contracts last 12 months, with the possibility of extension. These represented positions offer the same robust benefits package as non-contract employees. The salary range is $92,770–$153,722 annually, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Qualified to practice before the Washington State Bar; must be a member in good standing.
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Strong commitment to race, equity, and social justice, including developing personal cultural competency.
Passion for and eagerness to learn trial skills.
Ability to accept feedback and coaching and apply it in practice.
Ability to work at any of the Seattle, Kent, and Redmond locations.
Must reside in Washington State within a reasonable distance of the King County worksite.
Must submit to a criminal history check, including fingerprinting.
Must maintain a reliable internet-connected workspace and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Responsibilities

Review police reports referred for potential charges and apply relevant Washington statutes, case law, and internal filing standards to determine whether charges can or should be filed.
Use sound judgment and discretion when deciding which cases and charges to file.
Exercise judgment regarding bail and filing cases on warrant.
Prepare detailed filing notes that outline facts, identify evidentiary issues, and anticipate defense arguments.
Identify missing or additional evidence that should be requested at the filing stage.
Make timely filing decisions to avoid excessive backlogs and meet constitutional requirements for individuals in custody on the investigation calendar.
Provide court calendar coverage as required at the Seattle, Kent, or Redmond courthouse.
Participate in PAO equity work and attend equity trainings and discussions.