The Criminal Division of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is looking for several experienced, highly motivated attorneys to join our office as Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys (DPA).

If you seek challenging, meaningful work and a chance to give back to your community while working in a collegial office, this opportunity may be for you.  The mission of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office (PAO) is to do Justice.  The hallmarks of service in the Office are Integrity, Compassion, Leadership and Professionalism.  We exercise the power given to us by the people with fairness and humility.  We serve our diverse community, support victims and families, and hold individuals accountable.  We develop innovative and collaborative solutions for King County and the State of Washington.

We value diversity and strive to hire a workforce that reflects the community that we serve. It is essential to our mission that we create and maintain an office that is diverse and inclusive.  All PAO employees are expected to participate in PAO equity work and attend equity trainings and discussions.  PAO employees are expected to comply with equity and social justice principles, and to work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.    

KCPAO deputies cover work at courthouses in Seattle, Kent, and Redmond.  All deputies are expected to be able to work at any of those locations.  The courts are currently allowing virtual appearances for some calendars due to COVID-19, but in-person appearances will be necessary for
hearings as well as for jury trials, Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.  Employees must reside in WA state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required by the department in alignment with the Public Health Directive from the Seattle & King County Public Health Officer.

Application Materials:  Applicants must complete the application form, answer supplemental questions and attach a resume, cover letter, and references addressed to the Hiring Committee.

Job Duties

This is NOT an entry level position.  (If you are a new attorney or an attorney with very little experience handling criminal cases, please see our job posting for Assistant Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys instead.) This is a regular, full-time Deputy Prosecuting Attorney position for attorneys with experience handling a felony criminal caseload. DPAs will be assigned to work in Seattle or Kent handling a felony case load in any of the PAO’s Criminal Division units such as the General Crimes Unit including its Collaborative Justice Team, the Involuntary Treatment Act Unit, Violent and Economic Crimes Unit, the Domestic Violence Unit, and the Special Assault Unit.   Potential work assignments include filing felony cases, negotiating felony cases, covering felony criminal calendars, trial work, and liaison work.

There is a probationary period of six months that may be extended for an additional six months.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to working effectively in a team environment.
• Strong commitment to Equity, Social and Justice issues including working on personal cultural competency.
• 3 - 10+ years handling a criminal case load to include felony cases.
• Must be Washington State Bar qualified.