King County Prosecuting Attorney Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $92,770.00 - $153,722.00 Annually
Location : CCFJC Juvenile Facility - 1211 E Alder St Seattle WA 98122, WA
Job Type: Appt/Exempt
Job Number: 2026-27951
Department: PAO - Prosecuting Attorneys
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Closing Date: 9/17/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: U1 : KCPAA-PAO
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Summary
The of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced attorney with a commitment to justice, integrity, compassion, leadership and professionalism to join our team.
Our Juvenile Division is a national model in innovative, effective responses to youthful offending that seeks to hold respondents accountable for their behavior, while affording them the chance to turn their lives around and be positive contributors to our community. In addition to prosecuting criminal cases through the traditional court system, our Juvenile Division has implemented groundbreaking Restorative Justice Initiatives such as the CHOOSE 180 Program, Family Intervention and Restorative Services (FIRS), Restorative Community Pathways (RCP) and Truancy Drop-Out Prevention, where we seek to improve community safety and better address the interests of victims of crime.
About the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office Guided by our core values of Integrity, Compassion, Professionalism, and Leadership, our mission is to do Justice:

• 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.

Our office is composed of six divisions that are further organized into specialized units:
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 race, equity, and social justice principles, and to work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.
To learn more about the Prosecuting Attorney's Office (PAO), please visit our
Location: The Juvenile Division is located in the These positions are primarily in-person with some ability to telecommute each week as business needs allow, subject to a telecommuting agreement. If a successful candidate is new to the Prosecuting Attorney's Office, they may be required to work in office four days every week for six months. 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 Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
This position is represented by the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Association.
Job Duties
The Juvenile Division is seeking attorneys with experience in criminal law, preferably with prior juvenile/felony level filing cases, negotiating cases, and trial experience. The attorney will be responsible for vertically handling a large caseload of juvenile criminal matters. This attorney will be expected to effectively file, negotiate and try cases. The candidate should demonstrate an interest in applying Restorative Justice practices. Juvenile Division attorneys are also encouraged and expected to engage in community outreach as needed.
Office hours are generally 8:00am - 5:00pm, with court hours being 9:00am - 4:30pm. This position will also involve regular calendar coverage, with occasional coverage on weekends via telecommute.
These positions are represented by the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Association.
We are providing a for candidates to consider and review to ensure they are meeting any requirements, particularly for those who currently represent individuals in any King County-related matters. In the supplemental question section, please acknowledge you have reviewed this and that you're aware of these obligations.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Skill in planning, preparing, presenting and conducting case strategies to prosecute criminal cases.
• Skill in presenting criminal cases in court.
• Skill in interpreting and explaining policy and law to officials, other professionals and victims/witnesses.
• Skill in managing complex caseloads and maintaining appropriate records, logs and case files.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse professionals and general public.
• Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to working effectively in a team environment.
• Strong ability to accept feedback and coaching, and to implement it into practice.
• Must be Washington State Bar qualified
• Strong commitment to Race, Equity, Social and Justice issues, including working on personal cultural competency.

Supplemental Information
Salary: $92,770.00 - $153,722.00 - Commensurate with 2 to approximately 10 years of experience. This position is exempt and not eligible for overtime.
Application & Interview Process:
1. Fully complete King County application*
2. Attach Resume & Cover Letter addressed to the Hiring Committee
3. Answer supplemental questions
*Applications or supplemental questionnaires that state "see my resume" or that are blank are considered incomplete and will not be considered competitive.
Special Requirements:

• Member in good standing with the Washington State Bar.
• Must submit to a criminal history check.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Selene Poulsen (she/her)
Senior Human Recourses Analyst
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The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is dedicated to making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County 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 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 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, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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Are you licensed to practice law in the State of Washington?

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What is your WSBA number?

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Describe any experience you have working in juvenile justice.
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Describe a race, equity, and social justice issue that is important to you.
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Confirm that you attached a writing sample.

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In the job posting we provided a courtesy link to the Rules of Professional Conduct for candidates to consider and review to ensure they are meeting any requirements, particularly for those who currently represent individuals in any King County-related matters. Please acknowledge that you reviewed these and that you're aware of these obligations.

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