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Job Description
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This position is open until filled, with a first review of applications on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
To be considered for the first round of screening, your application must be received by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Monday, August 18, 2025.
The City of Auburn is looking for a Prosecuting Attorneyto add to our team! This position performs professional legal work with primary responsibility for prosecution of misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor crimes and infractions for the City of Auburn.
Our ideal candidate has:
- Ability to analyze law and apply facts.
- Ability to accurately and persuasively present oral argument on legal issues.
- Ability to work timely and under pressure.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Professionalism, cooperation, and considerate to others.
- Conflict management skills.
THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT
The City Attorney's office represents the City in its day-to-day operations and provides legal advice to the Mayor, City Council, and Boards & Commissions that make up the municipal government of the City of Auburn. The team consists of three divisions: Civil, Prosecution, and the City Clerk's office.
OUR CITY
The City of Auburn was incorporated in 1891, and has since bloomed into a perfect place to live, visit, explore, and play. With over 29.8 square miles of land, two rivers, and two counties, Auburn is home to over 80,000 residents and hundreds of businesses, ranging from manufacturing to retail.
WORKING IN AUBURN
The City operates as a Strong-Mayor form of Mayor-Council government, with a City Council of seven at-large members. The management team at the City of Auburn includes the Mayor and nine Department Directors from the following departments: Administration, Community Development, Finance, Human Resources, Innovation & Technology, Legal, Parks & Arts & Recreation, Police, and Public Works. With a mission to improve the lives of Auburn residents, promote diversity, and support economic growth, Team Auburn is a great place to work!
Primary Duties
In this job, you will:
Appear at prosecution court proceedings including, but not limited to, arraignments, pre-trial hearings, motions, jury/bench trials, sentencings, review hearings, and contested infraction hearings.- Review cases for criminal charging, and ready charged cases for in-court prosecution by preparing necessary documents and contacting needed witnesses/victims and opposing counsel.
- Communicates clearly and concisely speaking and writing to a variety of audiences in a professional manner; works courteously, cooperatively, effectively, and professionally with City Staff, the Police Department, the Courts and court staff, opposing attorneys, and the public in carrying out duties.
- Organizes case information and maintains uniform case files; ensures proper discovery; interviews witnesses; analyzes evidence and the law; develops trial or motion strategies; performs legal research; prepares briefs; effectively and confidently presents the City?s case and oral arguments in court; and performs appellate work as needed.
- Manage criminal prosecution caseload, coordinating with the Police Department and Courts for effective and efficient case management.
While these are some of the duties and responsibilities of this position, please CLICK HERE to view a full list.
Minimum Qualifications
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
AND
- Valid state driver?s license without impending loss at time of appointment.
WE WOULD LOVE IF YOU HAD:
- Experience litigating criminal misdemeanor cases and traffic violation cases, or equivalent experience.
Experience in these areas, but not limited to, criminal prosecution experience, Rule 9 prosecution experience, and/or criminal prosecution internship or externship experience.
NOTE: Applicants must successfully complete fingerprinting, background check, and the CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) Security Certification Test to be allowed to view sensitive information and have unescorted access while at the Police Department (per Washington State Patrol ACCESS unit).
Additional Information
WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF AUBURN?
- Competitive salary
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
- Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
- 17 days of paid vacation per year (prorated)
- 11 paid holidays per year
- 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
- VEBA (tax-free health savings account)
- Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
- Deferred Compensation plan options
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- And more!
For more information about what benefits the City provides, please visit:
https://www.auburnwa.gov/city_hall/employment_human_resources/benefits.
Commitment to Inclusion
Team Auburn values a wide range of perspectives and life experiences and believes our strength comes from the diversity of people and ideas. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who will help us foster a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and service to the community.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.
To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit:
www.auburnwa.gov/InclusiveAuburn
READY TO APPLY?If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.
If identified as a top candidate, a thorough background check, as well as reference check and driving abstract review, will be required before an official position appointment will be offered.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the recruitment process. E-mails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions, please contact Chardae Gillespie, Human Resources Coordinator, by email at cgillespie@auburnwa.gov
Practice Areas & Specialty
Criminal, Litigation
Key Skills Required
ManufacturingBackground CheckCollaborationCommitmentCommunicationCommunity DevelopmentConciselyConflict ManagementCooperationCriminal JusticeDeferred CompensationDevelopmentEconomic GrowthEqual Employment OpportunityFinanceFingerprintingInclusiveInformation ServicesInitiativeInnovationLegal ResearchManagementOrientationProfessionalismRecruitmentResearchRetailScreeningSecuritySensitiveTrainingWriting