About the Seattle City Attorney’s Office:
The Seattle City Attorney’s Office is committed to providing the City of Seattle with the highest caliber legal advice to help protect the health, safety, welfare, and civil rights of all.

The Criminal Division represents the City in prosecuting traffic infractions, misdemeanors, and gross misdemeanors in Seattle Municipal Court. The types of cases prosecuted by the Criminal Division include driving under the influence, traffic infractions, domestic violence, theft, assault, and trespassing.

Criminal Prosecution Duties:
· Prepare and conduct trials before a judge and jury;
· Represent the City on pretrial, review and sentencing calendars;
· Conduct legal research and prepare response briefs; and
· Work closely with a supervising attorney and experienced prosecutors.

Infraction Prosecution Duties:
• Prepare and conduct trials for contested infraction cases and related motions;
• Handle pre-hearing matters, including discovery issues;
• Prepare any necessary pleadings, motions, etc.; and
• Work closely with a supervising attorney and experienced prosecutors.

Openings:
There are a limited number of volunteer opportunities for each area of criminal prosecution and infraction prosecution. 

Application Process:
Please send a cover letter, resume, three references, application and writing sample to Brialle Engelhart, Criminal Division Manager, 701 5th Ave., Ste. 2050, Seattle WA 98104.  You may also e-mail your materials to Brialle.Engelhart@seattle.gov.

All volunteer offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The application is available at: http://www.seattle.gov/cityattorney/about-us/careers/criminal-internships