Lead Prosecuting Attorney

Lead Prosecuting Attorney SeaTac, WA Job Details Full-time $60.48 - $77.42 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Driver's License Decision making Legal case management Bar Delegation Full Job Description JOB Under the direction of the City Attorney, the Lead Prosecuting Attorney serves as the City's primary prosecutor for misdemeanor and gross-misdemeanor criminal cases and select civil matters, including code compliance. This role represents the City in arraignments, pre-trial hearings, motions, jury and bench trials, appeals, probation violations, and related proceedings. The position supervises and manages the Criminal Division, providing leadership, direction, and support to staff and ensuring high standards of professionalism, fairness, and accountability. This role requires sound judgment, excellent courtroom skills, the ability to manage a complex caseload, and the capacity to navigate a fast-paced environment with resilience and clarity.

In alignment with the City's broader organizational values, the Lead Prosecuting Attorney is expected to promote trust, communicate effectively, demonstrate courage and integrity in decision-making, and foster a collaborative, respectful work culture.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Serve as Lead Prosecuting Attorney in criminal misdemeanor cases filed by the City; represent the City in jury and bench trials, arraignments, pre-trials, motions, sentencing, probation violations, and other misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor hearings and cases and probable cause; investigate and charge criminal cases; prepare documents including complaints, memorandums, and jury instructions; make plea offers and negotiate in various cases. EManage and organize case information and analyze pertinent case facts and evidence; research legal precedent and develop arguments as appropriate; perform a variety of case preparation duties such as brief writing, negotiating, and interviewing witnesses; litigate cases from filing through conviction and appeal. ESupervise and delegate/assign work to Prosecuting Attorney and support staff in the criminal division in accordance with the City's policies, procedures, labor contracts, applicable laws, and its vision, mission, and values. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, participating in the hiring decisions, discipline, and formally evaluating performance. ECommunicate with witnesses, police, other attorneys, and defendants as needed; communicate and coordinate with court administrative personnel, City departments, Public Defenders, and other personnel in matters related to criminal cases. EPerform legal research and prepare opinions related to various legal issues; prepare and draft ordinances and resolutions, contracts and other legal documents and instruments. ECommunicate and coordinate with City departments including police, code compliance, and court staff, regarding procedure, the legality of documents and instruments, and the prosecution of criminal cases. EAssist the Prosecuting Attorney and support staff with professional development. Serve as mentor, coach, trainer, and daily educator. EPerform related duties as assigned. E denotes an essential function of the jobTo view the entire job description including a list of representative duties, please click here.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Admission to the Washington State Bar Association.

Valid Washington State Driver's License and satisfactory three-year driving abstract prior to hire.