| Location | Auburn, WA |
| Salary | $119,540.16–$146,945.52 Per Year |
City Prosecutor
Salary
$119,540.16 - $146,945.52 Annually
Location
City Hall: 25 West Main St., Auburn, WA
Job Type
Full-Time
Department
Legal
Division
Legal
Opening Date
07/23/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
UNAF
Position Details
This position is open until filled, applications will be reviewed as they are received.
The City of Auburn is looking for a Prosecuting Attorney to 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:
THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT
The City Attorneys 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 Clerks 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:
AND
WE WOULD LOVE IF YOU HAD:
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?
For more information about what benefits the City provides, please visit:
https://auburn.attract.neogov.com/p/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
Please visit our Employee Benefits webpage for details:
https://auburn.attract.neogov.com/p/benefits
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Thank you for your interest in joining Team Auburn! Hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. When applying for this position, you must thoroughly complete the sections of your application, and provide a thorough response to each of the supplemental questions. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration. Have you read and understood the information listed above?
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Please indicate your highest level of education.
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Have you graduated from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association?
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If you have not yet passed the Bar, do you plan to take it in the near future? If so, when do you anticipate passing?
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Are you licensed to practice law in the State of Washington?
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If NO, are you able to be licensed in Washington at the time of employment?
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Please select the option below that best indicates your full-time paid experience litigating criminal misdemeanor cases and traffic violation cases, or equivalent.
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In 25 words or less, please describe your prosecution philosophy.
Required Question
Employer City of Auburn
Address 25 West Main Street
Auburn, Washington, 98001
Phone 253-931-3040
Website http://www.auburnwa.gov