Assistant City Prosecutor | Firearm Prosecutor | Criminal Division

Seattle City Attorney's Office; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Union Local 21-PA

Job summary

The Seattle City Attorney's Office seeks a Firearm prosecutor to support regional efforts to reduce gun violence and enforce firearms laws in Seattle and King County courts. The role collaborates with prosecutors, law enforcement, and partners to develop policies, train staff, and pursue firearms charges with diligence.

Candidates must be admitted to the Washington Bar and have at least two years of criminal prosecution experience, including DV cases and trials.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing with Washington State Bar or eligible to obtain within 30 days.
• Minimum two years of criminal prosecution experience, including domestic violence prosecution, jury trials, and filing charges.
• Experience working with crime victims, advocates, and law enforcement.
• Expertise in case development (investigation, witness interviews, and filing charges).
• Experience in training and mentoring prosecutors.
• Practical knowledge of common firearm types and terminology; ability to learn quickly.
• Strong analytical skills to assess risk and triage cases.
• Ability to implement, follow, and enforce unit policies and decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support development of procedures to reduce gun violence and enhance safety.
• Participate in weekly case staffing to develop Regional Unit cases.
• Appear in King County Superior Court for Firearms Compliance Review hearings.
• Appear in Seattle Municipal Court for Firearm Status hearings.
• Testify before House or Senate committees regarding firearms legislation.
• Work closely with law enforcement to review cases, obtain warrants, and retrieve firearms.
• Develop trainings for attorneys and law enforcement.
• File criminal firearms charges at the City.
• File civil contempt charges at King County.
• Manage and prosecute a caseload of firearms cases.
• Assist in Regional Unit policy formulation, implementation, and enforcement; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Criminal prosecution

Domestic violence

Trial experience

Case development

Training prosecutors

Interagency collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor / WA Bar admission

Job description

Position Description
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 Firearm prosecutor is responsible for supporting the development of policies, procedures, and trainings for best practices related to firearms work in Seattle Municipal Court, King County District Court, and King County Superior Court. The Firearm prosecutor will work in coordination with the Regional Domestic Violence Firearms Enforcement Unit. With a focus on harm reduction and prevention, the mission of the Regional Unit is to reduce gun violence and increase victim and community safety through regional collaboration and proactive enforcement of firearms laws. This Regional Unit is the culmination of a multi-year system review, dedicated to developing effective strategies for Washington State’s Protection Order firearm relinquishment law (RCW 9.41) and Extreme Risk Protection Order law (RCW 7.94).

Job Responsibilities

• Support the development of procedures to reduce gun violence and increase victim and community safety through regional collaboration and proactive enforcement of firearms laws;
• Participate in weekly case staffing meetings to review and develop cases within the Regional Unit;
• Appear in court at King County Superior Court for weekly Firearms Compliance Review hearings.
• Appear in court at Seattle Municipal Court for Firearm Status hearings.
• Testify before House or Senate committees regarding firearms legislation;
• Work closely with law enforcement to review cases, obtain search warrants, and retrieve firearms;
• Develop trainings for attorneys and law enforcement;
• File criminal firearms charges at the City;
• File civil contempt charges at King County;
• Manage and prosecute a caseload of firearms cases;
• Assist in Regional Unit Division policy formulation, implementation, and enforcement; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association, or eligibility to obtain membership within 30 days of an employment offer.
• Two years’ minimum criminal prosecution experience, preferably including:
• Domestic violence prosecution experience
• Jury trials
• Filing criminal charges
• Experience working with crime victims, advocates, and law enforcement;
• Expertise in Case Development (investigation, witness interviews and filing charges);
• Experience in training and mentoring prosecutors;
• A practical knowledge of common firearm types and basic terminology, or ability and desire to learn quickly;
• A high level of analysis is necessary in assessing risk/danger/threat of each case and triaging those cases appropriately; and
• Implement, follow, and enforce policies and decisions made by the Unit supervisor, Criminal Division Deputy Chief, and the Criminal Division Chief.

Additional Information

• Union: Local 21-PA
• Workplace Environment – 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.
• Office Location: Columbia Center, 701 5th Avenue, Suite 2050, Seattle, WA 98104
• 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 [e-mail].