Salary : $115,207.68 – $141,618.72 Annually
Location : Auburn, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Legal
Opening Date: 05/18/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: UA
Position Details
This position is open until filled, with a first review date of Friday, June 2, 2023.
To be considered for the first screening, your application must have been received
before 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
The City of Auburn is looking for a talented Lead Prosecutorto add to our team! This position performs professional, legal, and supervisory work with primary responsibilities for the prosecution of criminal misdemeanors and traffic infractions for the City and the supervision of prosecution support staff.
Note:
This position will be required to be fingerprinted and complete 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).
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The City of Auburn is seeking a candidate who:
- Have excellent written and spoken communication.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Work independently and with a team.
Primary Duties
In this role, you will:
- Handles court proceedings including, but not limited to, arraignments, pre-trial hearings and motions, jury and bench trials, sentencings, review hearings, and appeals.
- Supervises prosecution Legal Assistants, to include participating in their hiring, discipline, and training; formally evaluates performance and recommends training.
- Acts as the prosecution team leader under the direction of the City Attorney and/or Deputy City Attorney.
- Proposes City criminal code/ordinances changes when needed or advisable.
- Works courteously, cooperatively, effectively, and professionally with public officials, City Staff, the Police Department, the Courts, private attorneys, public defenders, supervisors, and the public in prosecutions and in carrying out duties and responsibilities of the position.
- Assists in managing the criminal prosecution caseload, coordinates the prosecution team meetings for effective and efficient case management.
While these duties will be the primary focus of this job, please CLICK HERE to view the full job description.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and licensed to practice in the State of Washington
AND
- three (3) years experience prosecuting criminal misdemeanor cases and traffic violation cases or equivalent experience.
Required Licenses:
- Possesses and retains a valid state driver’s license without impending loss at time of appointment.
Highly Desirable Qualifications:
- Successful supervisory experience preferred.
Additional Information
Why choose the City of Auburn?
- Competitive salary with scheduled step increases on an annual basis
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
- Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
- 12 days of paid vacation per year
- Paid sick leave
- 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:
About the City of Auburn
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.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and life experiences, and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community.
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 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:https://www.auburnwa.gov/city_hall/mayor/inclusive_auburnREADY 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 or .
Selection procedure:The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason, 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, and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! 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 email during the recruitment process. Emails 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 email folders.
Contact information:
If you have any questions, please contact Chardae Gillespie, HR Coordinator, by email at cgillespie@auburnwa.gov, by phone at 253-285-7910.
Please visit our Employee Benefits webpage for details:
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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 education and work experience 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?
- Yes
- No
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Did you graduate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and licensed to practice in the State of Washington?
- Yes
- No
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How many years of experience do you have prosecuting criminal misdemeanor cases and traffic violation cases or equivalent.
- Less than 3 years
- 3 – 5 years
- 5 – 7 years
- 7 – 9 years
- More than 9 years
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Please describe/indicate what type of misdemeanor cases you have prosecuted and how many? if you do not have this experience, please type N/A.
Required Question