Firearms Prosecutor – Regional Unit (Hybrid)

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

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.