Public Service Civil Externship — Summer 2027

King County, WA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office invites applications for the Civil Division Legal Extern Program - Summer 2027. The 10-week externship introduces students to civil practice across eight sections, including contracts, county services, transportation and real property, employment, land use, and more.

Externs conduct legal research and writing, observe depositions and hearings, and support trials.

Qualifications

• Must be a current 1L, who will be between their first and second years of law school during summer 2026.
• Candidates must have a genuine interest in public service and civil law.
• Basic legal and writing skills.
• Willingness to work under deadlines.
• Must submit to a criminal history check and fingerprinting.
• The ability to consistently maintain a high standard of professionalism in interactions and conduct within a law office and courtroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Civil externs may do various projects for different sections, including legal research and writing as well as observe and provide general support for depositions, mediations, court hearings and trials.

Job description

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office invites applications for the Civil Division Legal Extern Program - Summer 2027. The 10-week externship introduces students to civil practice across eight sections, including contracts, county services, transportation and real property, employment, land use, and more.

Externs conduct legal research and writing, observe depositions and hearings, and support trials.