Lead Prosecutor, Review and Filing / Trial Team Unit | Criminal Division

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’s Review and Filing Unit (RFU) is seeking a prosecutor with demonstrated leadership abilities and prosecutorial expertise to serve as a Team Lead. The Lead will have the opportunity to work closely with the RFU Supervisor and Criminal Division Chief in transitioning the team into a vertical prosecution trial team. Once the transition is complete, this position will be the trial team lead for the newly created additional trial team.  

• Approve and oversee filing decisions, and bail and sentencing recommendations. 
• Work with the RFU Supervisor to ensure all referrals are reviewed within the time for review standard set by the elected City Attorney.
• Work with the RFU Supervisor to review data reports for each filing prosecutor monthly to ensure consistent productivity.
• Assist the RFU Supervisor in identifying and addressing backlogged referrals on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Ensure sufficient attorneys are available to cover ICA filing, DUI OCA filing, as well as intake, jail, and DUI OCA calendars.
• Represent the RFU to Senior CAO Management, the Courts, Public Defenders, Private Attorneys, Police Officers, City Agencies, and the Public. 
• Assist RFU and CAO-Criminal Division policy formulation, implementation, and enforcement, and
• Attend meetings or sit on committees, in place of, or in addition to, the RFU supervisor or Criminal Division Chief.
• In the absence of the RFU supervisor, this position will serve as second-in-command, overseeing the daily functions of the RFU team, serving as the point of contact with other team members and supervisors as to court coverage and attendance at work.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated expertise in criminal prosecution. 
• Significant experience appearing in Seattle Municipal Court and as a trial prosecutor. 
• Knowledge of the CAO-Criminal Division’s organizational structure and culture. 
  

The successful candidate will also be able to: 

• Implement, follow, and enforce policies and decisions made by the RFU supervisor, Deputy Criminal Division Chief, and the Criminal Division Chief. 
• Make decisions and ensure they are carried out, and 
• Advise and assist other RFU team members on filing, sentencing, and bail matters, whether at ICA or OCA. 
  

Application Process – For your application to be accepted you must:

• Complete the online City of Seattle Application
  1. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle 
• Include the following required attachments (.pdf, .doc, or .docx format): 
  1. Cover Letter describing your interest in the position.
  2. Resume detailing your relevant experience. 
  3. Attach a legal writing sample that is 5-15 pages in length. This can be an excerpt from a larger sample.

Application Submission Guidelines – All applicants are required to apply on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting.  Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the Government Jobs site.  Note: The required documents listed in the above "Application Process" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure consideration for the application submitted.  Please contact the Office of Human Resources on or before the closing date indicated above at Law_HR@Seattle.gov should you need assistance with the online application process.

Race and Social Justice Initiative – The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism.  We seek individuals who will work toward the goals of the Race and Social Justice Initiative.

Compensation – The full salary range for this position is $67.13 - $87.26 per hour.  Salaries are not subject to negotiation. Current City employees' starting rate of pay will be based on Personnel Rules regarding promotions.

Benefits – The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, 12 official holidays and 2 floating holidays, sick, and paid parental leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees.  Additional benefits include executive leave, and eligibility for merit leave. City Attorney’s Office employees also have the opportunity to participate in a defined benefits retirement program. More information about benefits can be found at https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.

Language Premium (Protec 17, L21PA)* – Individuals selected to fill this position may be eligible to receive Language Premium Pay (SMC 4.20.360), which provides a $200.00 monthly stipend to qualified bilingual employees who are properly evaluated and assigned to provide direct communication in-language, interpretation, or translation services to the public on behalf of the City of Seattle.

Workplace Environment – Currently, the Seattle City Attorney's Office has a Flexible Work Arrangements Policy. Employees have the option to work a hybrid schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days remote). This is subject to change as circumstances and business needs dictate.

Background Check Requirements – All positions are security sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the verification of credentials and/or other information required by the municipal corporation’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check in accordance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17.  Applicants will be given a chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information on good conduct and rehabilitation.

Who may apply – This position is open to all candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.   

The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics.  The Seattle City Attorney's Office encourages people of all backgrounds to apply.

Questions? Contact our Human Resources team at LAW_HR@seattle.gov.

Salary : $140,167 - $182,199