Specially Appointed Assistant City Prosecutor

City Of Spokane • Spokane, WA

392d • $24,902 - $34,218

About The Position

The Specially Appointed Assistant City Prosecutor for the City of Spokane is responsible for representing the interests of the city and the Eastern District of Washington by prosecuting individuals who violate federal law, particularly focusing on narcotics and drug-related crimes. This role involves preparing and presenting criminal cases, working closely with the United States Attorney's Office, and exercising a significant degree of independence in legal proceedings.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate.
• An active member of the bar in good standing of any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Two (2) years post-graduate federal or state trial experience, or other relevant legal experience.
• Superior research and writing skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and ability to learn relevant technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in criminal defense law.
• Familiarity with the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and the Federal Rules of Evidence.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the special prosecutor on cases filed by the United States Attorney's office within the City of Spokane.
• Search for, interpret, and apply laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities in both written briefs and oral argument.
• Authorize and draft criminal complaints and other legal documents in support of filing criminal charges.
• Interview and consult with involved officers, witnesses, and victims.
• Prepare and present cases at all necessary court hearings, including initial hearings, preliminary hearings, and sentencing.
• Confer and negotiate with defense attorneys and/or defendants at the pre-trial stage.
• Prepare pre-trial motions, exhibits, voir dire, witness examination, cross-examination, jury instructions, and legal arguments.
• Argue motions, conduct voir dire, present opening statements, and conduct closing arguments at trial.
• Prepare and argue sentencing upon criminal conviction and post-trial motions.
• Work closely with the United States Attorney's office and staff, defense attorneys, and other employees associated with the Eastern District of Washington court system.

Benefits

• Paid jury duty
• Commuter assistance
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Military leave
• Pension plan
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Bereavement leave
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree