Rule 9s for Summer 2023 - Recruiting Current 2Ls
- Summary
Legal Intern Program for Summer 2023
The Criminal Division of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is looking for highly motivated 2L law students to join our office as Rule 9 Interns in the Summer of 2023. This is a 13-week program for students during the summer between their second and third year of law school. The legal intern program is permitted under Rule 9-A limited license to practice in Washington State. Interns are paid $950.00 per week (2022 rates) with no benefits.
About the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
The Criminal Division is the largest of four divisions and is organized into several specialized units. See the Criminal Division Overview for more information. We are guided by our core values of Integrity, Compassion, Professionalism, and Leadership.
Our mission is to do Justice:- We exercise the power given to us by the people with fairness and humility.
- We serve our diverse community, support victims and families, and hold individuals accountable.
- We develop innovative and collaborative solutions for King County and the State of Washington.
We value diversity and strive to hire a workforce that reflects the community that we serve. It is essential to our mission that we create and maintain an office that is diverse and inclusive. We encourage you to watch our six-minute video discussing our values.- Job Duties
- District CourtRule 9 interns assigned to the District Court Unit practice in the King County District Courts, which are located throughout the County. District Court locations include: Kent (Maleng Regional Justice Center), Redmond, and Seattle. Interns assigned to these courts handle every stage of the prosecution of misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor offenses from arraignment to jury trial. Each intern is responsible for providing his or her own transportation to the district court where assigned. In some courts, interns represent the State in contested traffic infraction hearings. Misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor statutes cover a myriad of offenses, for example, Driving Under the Influence and other criminal traffic violations, Assault, Theft, Indecent Exposure, and Fish and Game violations.
An intern in the District Court Unit is assigned to a specific court location for the duration of the internship, and will work with a permanently assigned deputy and paralegal. Supervision is provided by the permanently assigned deputy in that specific location or a district court team leader, who is a deputy prosecutor with trial experience. The District Court Unit Chair, the Lead Supervisor, the Filing Unit and an Appellate deputy are all available by telephone for consultation. The entire District Court Unit meets periodically in Seattle. Stock briefs are available on many of the recurring issues.
After two weeks of intensive training and observation, the interns will be responsible for every aspect of criminal prosecution at the district court level. This includes case investigation, witness interviews, negotiations, brief writing, arraignments, pretrial motions, trial preparation, bench trials, jury trials, sentencing, and probation reviews. The intern will cover regular calendars that are set by the court, and spend out of court time preparing upcoming cases. The constitutional and evidentiary issues are many, the caseloads are substantial, the calendars are heavy, and the trial work is intense.
An internship on the District Court Unit is an excellent opportunity for exposure to criminal trial practice. The intern works closely with the Prosecutor's Office staff and law enforcement, and is in regular contact with judges, the defense bar, and the general public. The position is demanding, but provides in-court practice, educational experience and rewards rarely duplicated by other internship programs.Economic Crimes UnitThe Economic Crimes intern works in Seattle District Court and splits time between regular district court duties and Economic Crimes Unit (ECU) duties. Please see above for district court intern expectations.
When handling the ECU duties, the intern is responsible for the screening, filing, and trials of consumer protection criminal cases. Most of the cases are against unlicensed contractors who have taken money and failed to perform, or who have done poor work. This position is a mix of district court calendar coverage, trials, and case development. ECU makes every effort to ensure that the intern receives the same amount of trial experience as a district court intern. The ECU intern is housed with the Seattle District Court personnel.
The ECU intern may have the opportunity work on one or two felony trials or assist with complex fraud investigations. Interns are supervised by a senior prosecutor and also have access to other prosecutors in the Economic Crimes Unit handling complex fraud cases.
The Economic Crimes Unit expects interns to remain working with the PAO during their third year of law school. Interns regularly work 14 hours per week during their third year and continue to handle the cases developed during their summer term. Therefore, this position is limited to local law students only. - Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Eligible for a Washington State Rule 9 License (Download PDF reader). This typically requires completion of second year in a three-year program. Part-time students and those in four-year programs are encouraged to check with their school and the WSBA before applying.
- Must pass a criminal background check
- All candidates should submit the following by Monday, August 8, 2022:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- List of three references
- Unofficial transcript
- 5-10 page writing sample
If you are eligible to apply via the Northwest Minority Job Fair or other minority job fair that the KCPAO is attending, please do so. But be certain to submit your application and materials via the County’s website above.
Because of limited funds, out-of-state, on-campus recruiting is not anticipated and no funds are available to support candidates' trips to Seattle.
Materials will be reviewed and candidates will be notified if they are selected for an interview. We anticipate that interviews will be completed by September 9, 2022.
Interviews for those students in the greater Seattle area will be held in person at the King County Courthouse. Out of state candidates will interview via Teams or Zoom. If a local candidate prefers a virtual platform, arrangements can be made by contacting Lebryna Tamaela at Lebryna.Tamaela@kingcounty.gov.
Cover letters and any questions related to the application process should be addressed to:
Lebryna Tamaela (she/her)
Executive Assistant, Criminal Division
King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
516 3rd Avenue, Ste W554
Seattle, WA 98104
Lebryna.Tamaela@kingcounty.gov
(206) 477-1162- Supplemental Information
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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
Prosecuting Attorney's Office' employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate for the position you applied for, the County will send you a conditional offer letter.
As a condition of employment, prior to a final offer of employment, you will be required to:- submit proof of vaccination, or
- have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.
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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, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
This position is not eligible for King County leave, holiday, insured, or other benefits. Please contact the recruiter on the posting for any additional questions regarding associated benefits.
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