Assistant Attorney - Prosecution Division

Position: Assistant City Attorney - Prosecution Division
Salary : $92,601.60 - $ Annually
Location : Yakima, WA
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Legal
Division: Legal Services
Opening Date: 12/11/2025
Bargaining Unit: NONE

Initial candidate eligibility is based on the job application and any accompanying documentation. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide sufficient information and details within the body of the application (education and work experience sections) to permit the City of Yakima to properly evaluate the candidate's qualification, abilities and experience as it relates to the requirements of the position.

For calculation of experience, one year of experience equals 12 months with a minimum of 173.33 hours per month. Additional required documents must be attached. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of application fields.
Overview and Minimum Class Requirements
The City of Yakima has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant City Attorney to join the Legal Department Prosecution Division!
Determination of qualification for an Assistant City Attorney level I or II will be evaluated on a candidate's education and experience meeting the minimum requirements of the classification. Click on the classification title below to view the complete job descriptions.

Minimum Requirements:

Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited school of law and a minimum of one (1) year of increasingly responsible professional experience in the field of law. Must be admitted to practice in the State of Washington and be a member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association.

Minimum Requirements:

Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited school of law and a minimum of three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the field of law. Must be admitted to practice in the State of Washington and be a member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Screen criminal complaints, appear at arraignments and other pretrial hearings; conduct necessary interviews and investigations to gather information required for criminal prosecutions; research, study, and interpret laws, court decisions, and other legal precedents required for criminal prosecutions; draft motions, trial and appellate briefs; and represent the City in bench and jury trials, contested hearings, and criminal appeals.
• Provide legal services to the City's Police Department, including training police officers on and developing departmental policies/procedures concerning criminal records, warrants, charges, arrests, and other police activities.
• Advise City Council and City departments on various aspects of criminal law and policies relating to criminal law, including drafting or reviewing related contracts and ordinances, policy discussions, and presentations to the City Council. May be asked to provide advice on other topics as necessary.

HOW TO APPLY:
THE FOLLOWING MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH AN APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED:

All applications must be completed in full AND have the following attachments to be considered. (Resume may not substitute for education and/or work history information required in the application)

• Resume
• Letter of Interest including how you meet the minimum qualifications
• A Professional Writing sample
• 3 Professional References

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled with a priority review deadline of 4:00 PM, December 22nd.

The City of Yakima is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Yakima is a premier employer in the Yakima Valley with extensive opportunities for training and growth. The City offers a competitive benefit package including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• FREE healthcare clinic!
• WA State PERS pension plan
• 3% contribution to a 457 deferred compensation plan
• PTO accrual starting  hrs/mo (Part-time positions are pro-rated to the percentage of the position)
• 11 paid holidays
• Lon…