Prosecutor

Overview

This position is open until filled, applications will be reviewed as they are received.

The City of Auburn is looking for two (2)
Prosecuting Attorney to add to our team! This position performs professional legal work with primary responsibility for prosecution of misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor crimes and infractions for the City of Auburn.

• Ability to analyze law and apply facts
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• Ability to accurately and persuasively present oral argument on legal issues.
• Ability to work timely and under pressure.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
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• Professionalism, cooperation, and consideration to others.
• Conflict management skills.

THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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.

OUR CITY

The City of Auburn was incorporated in 1891, and has since bloomed into a perfect place to live, visit, explore, and play. With over 29.8 square miles of land, two rivers, and two counties, Auburn is home to over 80,000 residents and hundreds of businesses, ranging from manufacturing to retail.

WORKING IN AUBURN

The City operates as a Strong-Mayor form of Mayor-Council government, with a City Council of seven at-large members. The management team at the City of Auburn includes the Mayor and nine Department Directors from the following departments:
Administration, Community Development, Finance, Human Resources, Innovation & Technology, Legal, Parks & Arts & Recreation, Police, and Public Works. With a mission to improve the lives of Auburn residents, promote diversity, and support economic growth, Team Auburn is a great place to work!

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association

AND

• Valid state driver’s license without impending loss at time of appointment.

• 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.

NOTE: 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).