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Legal Rule 9 Intern

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City of Puyallup

Meridian, WA (In Person)

Part-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/31/2026

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Job Description

JOB Internship Opportunity:
Legal Rule 9 Intern June 22, 2026 General Summary The City of Puyallup is hiring for a Legal Intern (start date to be June 2026) The legal intern program is permitted under Rule 9-A limited license to practice in Washington State.
Area of Law:
Prosecution (may be some civil work, time permitting). A legal internship will provide opportunity for exposure to criminal trial practice. The intern works closely with the prosecutor's office staff and law enforcement, and is in regular contact with judges, the defense bar and the general public.
Compensation:
$30.00 - $37.00 per hour. Paid sick leave is provided per state law. This position is not eligible for benefits.
Hours:
The position will be part-time and the hours will be set with input of the employee.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The Criminal Rule 9 Intern is responsible for assisting in the prosecution of violations of the City's criminal and civil codes, under the direction of a Supervising Attorney. Office duties include but are not limited to reviewing charging decisions, preparing cases for filing, and drafting documents to be filed in court. The Rule 9 Intern will also be tasked with representing the City in municipal court in a variety of criminal case proceedings such as arraignments, pre-trial hearings, evidentiary and motions hearings, and sentencing review hearings. The Rule 9 Intern will likely have the opportunity to second-chair jury and/or bench trials. This position may also prepare and present contested infraction hearings in municipal court. Performs other duties as assigned.