Summer 2025 Legal Externs
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Legal Services
Posted on November 16, 2024
Salary
$85.00 Weekly
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Intern
Job Number
2024-23231
Department
PAO - Prosecuting Attorneys
Division
Criminal
Opening Date
11/15/2024
Closing Date
2/21/2025 12:00 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z7 : PAO Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
Legal Extern Program - Summer 2025
This is a 10-week program for law students during the summer between their first and second years of law school. The externship program is designed to give students a meaningful experience and exposure to public service law practice in our office. It is an excellent way to become acquainted with the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, pursue an interest in adult criminal, civil, or juvenile law, and to determine whether these practice areas are future career paths for the externs. These positions are unpaid, but many law schools offer credit for externship programs.
About the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Our mission is to do Justice:
Our office is comprised of six divisions that are further organized into specialized units: To learn more about the Prosecuting Attorney's Office (PAO), please visit our website .
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. All PAO employees are expected to participate in PAO equity work and attend equity trainings and discussions. PAO employees are expected to comply with equity and social justice principles, and to work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.
Externs will be assigned to one or more deputies and assigned to a specialized unit in one of the following divisions: Civil Division , Economic Crimes & Wage Theft Division , Gender-Based Violence & Prevention Division , Juvenile Division , Mainstream Criminal Division .
Duties in the Mainstream Criminal Division, Economic Crimes & Wage Theft Division, and Gender-Based Violence & Prevention Division may include :
Work Locations :
Wages : Many law schools offer credit and some offer fellowships or grants. Our office also offers an $85/week travel stipend (primarily adult criminal practice).
Application Process: Interested candidates should apply through this recruitment and include:
1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. List of three references
4. Writing sample 5-10 pages in length
Applications or supplemental questionnaires that state "see my resume" or that are blank are considered incomplete and will not be competitive.
Timeline:
Applications due: February 21, 2024 at 12:00 noon.
Interviews by our extern selection committee will take place March 6th and March 7th for competitive applicants.
Consideration for Future Employment : Summer externs applying for our 2L summer intern program will be evaluated carefully by their supervising attorney. There is no guarantee that an externship will lead to a Rule 9 Intern position or a future position with our office.
* If you are enrolled in Seattle University School of Law's evening program and are interested in an Extern position, but unable to work full-time, please contact Amanda Kossman for other options.
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 206-477-1204.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
$85.00 Weekly
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Intern
Job Number
2024-23231
Department
PAO - Prosecuting Attorneys
Division
Criminal
Opening Date
11/15/2024
Closing Date
2/21/2025 12:00 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z7 : PAO Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
Summary
Legal Extern Program - Summer 2025
This is a 10-week program for law students during the summer between their first and second years of law school. The externship program is designed to give students a meaningful experience and exposure to public service law practice in our office. It is an excellent way to become acquainted with the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, pursue an interest in adult criminal, civil, or juvenile law, and to determine whether these practice areas are future career paths for the externs. These positions are unpaid, but many law schools offer credit for externship programs.
About the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
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.
Our office is comprised of six divisions that are further organized into specialized units: To learn more about the Prosecuting Attorney's Office (PAO), please visit our website .
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. All PAO employees are expected to participate in PAO equity work and attend equity trainings and discussions. PAO employees are expected to comply with equity and social justice principles, and to work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.
Job Duties
Externs will be assigned to one or more deputies and assigned to a specialized unit in one of the following divisions: Civil Division , Economic Crimes & Wage Theft Division , Gender-Based Violence & Prevention Division , Juvenile Division , Mainstream Criminal Division .
Duties in the Mainstream Criminal Division, Economic Crimes & Wage Theft Division, and Gender-Based Violence & Prevention Division may include :
- Witness contact, coordination and interviews.
- Legal research and writing.
- General preparation and support prior to and during trial.
- Assisting in the review of cases for charging consideration.
- Trial preparation and legal research and writing.
- Collaborate in case staffing, where the extern will discuss the progress of cases with attorneys, victim advocates, and other members of the team.
- This extern will have the opportunity to learn about restorative justice principles and practices and how they can be applied to juvenile delinquency response.
- Participate in depositions, mediations, court hearings and trials.
- Legal research and writing.
- Attend client meetings.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Candidates must have a genuine interest in criminal, juvenile, or civil law and procedure.
- Basic legal and writing skills.
- Willingness to work under frequent deadlines in the fast paced environment of criminal and civil litigation.
- Able to work at any of our two locations (Seattle and Kent).
- Must submit to a criminal history check.
- Must be a current 1L, who will be between their first and second years of law school during summer 2025.
Supplemental Information
Work Locations :
- Mainstream Criminal, Economic Crimes & Wage Theft, Gender-Based Violence & Prevention - King County Courthouse in Seattle or Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent.
- Civil Division - Columbia Center in Seattle.
- Juvenile Division - Clark Children & Family Justice Center in Seattle.
Wages : Many law schools offer credit and some offer fellowships or grants. Our office also offers an $85/week travel stipend (primarily adult criminal practice).
Application Process: Interested candidates should apply through this recruitment and include:
1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. List of three references
4. Writing sample 5-10 pages in length
Applications or supplemental questionnaires that state "see my resume" or that are blank are considered incomplete and will not be competitive.
Timeline:
Applications due: February 21, 2024 at 12:00 noon.
Interviews by our extern selection committee will take place March 6th and March 7th for competitive applicants.
Consideration for Future Employment : Summer externs applying for our 2L summer intern program will be evaluated carefully by their supervising attorney. There is no guarantee that an externship will lead to a Rule 9 Intern position or a future position with our office.
* If you are enrolled in Seattle University School of Law's evening program and are interested in an Extern position, but unable to work full-time, please contact Amanda Kossman for other options.
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 206-477-1204.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
