Firearm ERPO Unit Supervisor – Assistant City Attorney

Seattle City Attorney's Office; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Health benefits

Retirement program

Paid leave

Job summary

The Seattle City Attorney's Office is seeking a Firearm Supervisor to lead firearms policy, training, and regional collaboration across Seattle Municipal Court and King County courts. The role supports ERPO filings and works within a joint Regional Unit to reduce gun violence and enhance community safety.

Responsibilities include supervising firearm staff, appearing in court for ERPO hearings, shaping policies, and participating in legislative planning.

Qualifications

• Membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Substantial criminal prosecution experience including advising law enforcement and firearms/DV prosecution.
• Experience working with crime victims, advocates, and law enforcement.
• Ability to develop case strategy, interview witnesses, and file charges.

Responsibilities

• Develop procedures to reduce gun violence through regional collaboration.
• Support ERPO filings for law enforcement and families.
• Appear in King County courts for ERPO hearings.
• Manage a caseload of ERPO cases and supervise firearm staff.
• Develop trainings for prosecutors and law enforcement.
• Participate in legislative planning and policy enforcement.

Skills

Criminal prosecution

Firearms prosecutions

ERPO experience

Court appearances

Policy development

Education

Bar admission (WA)

Job description

The Seattle City Attorney's Office is seeking a Firearm Supervisor to lead firearms policy, training, and regional collaboration across Seattle Municipal Court and King County courts. The role supports ERPO filings and works within a joint Regional Unit to reduce gun violence and enhance community safety.

Responsibilities include supervising firearm staff, appearing in court for ERPO hearings, shaping policies, and participating in legislative planning.