City Prosecutor

Position open until filled; applications reviewed as received.

About the Department

The City Attorney's office represents the City of Auburn in day‑to‑day operations and provides legal advice to the Mayor, City Council, and Boards & Commissions. The office consists of three divisions: Civil, Prosecution, and the City Clerk’s office.

Primary Duties

• Appear at prosecution court proceedings, including arraignments, pre‑trial hearings, motions, jury/bench trials, sentencing, review hearings, and contested infraction hearings.
• Review cases for criminal charging and prepare charged cases for in‑court prosecution by drafting documents, contacting witnesses, victims, and opposing counsel.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in writing and speaking to City staff, Police Department, courts, opposing attorneys, and the public.
• Organize case information, maintain uniform case files, ensure proper discovery, interview witnesses, analyze evidence and law, develop trial or motion strategies, conduct legal research, prepare briefs, present oral arguments, and perform appellate work as needed.
• Manage criminal prosecution caseload, coordinating with the Police Department and Courts for effective and efficient case management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
• Valid state driver’s license without impending loss at time of appointment.
• Successful completion of fingerprinting, background check, and the CJIS Security Certification Test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience litigating criminal misdemeanor and traffic violation cases, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in criminal prosecution, Rule 9 prosecution, or a criminal prosecution internship/externship.

Benefits

• 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) and optional Flexible Spending benefit plan.
• Deferred compensation plan options.
• Employee Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program.
• Additional benefits as detailed on the City’s benefits page.

Commitment to Inclusion

Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The City welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

For questions, contact Chardae Gillespie, Human Resources Coordinator, at cgillespie@auburnwa.gov.