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King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
King County Courthouse, Room W554
516 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104-2362
(206) 296-9000

 

Recruiting Procedures

King County has been faced with unprecedented budget reductions since 2008.  Prosecutor Dan Satterberg has implemented a hiring freeze for most positions.  Candidates may still send application materials for the file, but with the understanding that we may not be doing any hiring for the remainder of the year.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys

Due to budget constraints, we do not anticipate hiring in the near future.  Any openings will be posted on this web site.

Deputy Assistant Attorneys

The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office has an occasional need to hire term-limited deputy assistants.   Potential work assignments include handling misdemeanor cases in the District Court Unit, assisting with drug and mainstream filings and calendars. These positions provide excellent courtroom experience, especially for new or inexperienced lawyers.
 
Interested applicants may send a resume and cover letter to be kept on file for consideration in the event that we have a need to hire a deputy assistant attorney.  Candidates must be bar qualified in the State of Washington.  Application materials should be sent in care of:

Heidi Parkington, Human Resources Director
W400 King County Courthouse
516 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA  98104-2388

or via E-Mail: Heidi Parkington

Administrative Staff

Due to budget constraints, we do not anticipate hiring in the near future.   Any openings will be posted on this web site

It is the policy of this office to promote within as much as possible. Therefore, it is generally entry-level positions that come open to the general public. Entry-level job functions vary depending on the position assigned. Responsibilities include

  • Answering telephones, screening calls and responding to inquiries
  • Opening, sorting and distributing incoming mail and processing outgoing mail
  • Typing and/or word processing basic documents
  • Ordering and distributing supplies
  • Photocopying various legal documents and ensuring proper distribution of documents
  • Establishing and maintaining files, records and other informational sources on a daily basis

Promotional opportunities come up frequently for staff and we have a career progression ladder within our office.

Occasionally, we open higher level positions to the outside. These are usually legal secretary and victim advocate vacancies.

All recruiting announcements will be posted on this web site.

Administrative staff members are represented by Teamsters Local 117 (external link).

While it is unlikely that we will be conducting any hiring this year, interested applicants may send a resume and cover letter to be kept on file for consideration in the event that we have a need to hire an entry-level candidate.  Application materials should be sent in care of:

Heidi Parkington, Human Resources Director
W400 King County Courthouse
516 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA  98104-2388

or via E-Mail: Heidi Parkington

Reasonable Accommodation
Persons with disabilities may request special accommodations from the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office in order to participate in a selection process or to perform work once hired. Requests for accommodations should be made as soon as possible. This may be done by a written letter or an appropriate alternative format to our offices, or phone 206-296-9008.