Undergraduate Internship
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Education
Posted on March 12, 2025
Salary
$21.21 - $26.89 Hourly
Location
Multiple locations in King County, WA
Job Type
Intern
Job Number
2025-24097
Department
PAO - Prosecuting Attorneys
Opening Date
03/11/2025
Closing Date
3/25/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z7 : PAO Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Are you a student interested in exploring legal opportunities? Do you want to be part of a collaborative and mission-driven team where you can use your skills to make significant impacts in your community? If so, this opportunity is for you!
About the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Our mission is to do Justice:
We value diversity and strive to hire a workforce that refl ects 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 race, equity, and social justice principles, and to work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.
This recruitment is being used to fill internships in the Mainstream Criminal Division and Gender-Based Violence & Prevention Division. We may also offer an internship with our IT department and Economic Crimes & Wage Theft Division.
Who may apply: Currently enrolled Bachelors/Associates level studies at an accredited university/college through Fall of 2025. Proof of enrollment status is required upon hire. Interns must commit to working at least for six months.
Work Location: Multiple locations in King County
Union Representation: This position is not represented by a labor union.
Salary: Range 26-- $21.21 hourly
Work Schedule: Our office is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Interns may work up to 20 hours per week (as needed) during the summer break and/or work up to 12 hours per week during the school year.
Application Process:
Interested individuals must complete the three application components:
1) Submit a resume
2) Respond to the supplemental questions
3) Fully complete King County application. **
** Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state "see my resume" or are blank, are considered incomplete and will not be considered competitive.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Karla Avila Vargas
Kvargas@kingcounty.gov
(206) 263-0940
Selection Process
Materials will be reviewed for qualifications, and the most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in a panel interview process.
Special Requirements
Finalists must successfully submit to a criminal background check, reference check, and be fingerprinted.
Please note this position is not eligible for King County leave, holiday, health benefits, or other benefits. However, a dministrative interns accrue sick leave at the rate of 0.025 hours for each hour in pay status. Please contact the recruiter on the posting for any additional questions regarding associated benefits.
Job duties may vary based on assigned unit needs:
The Prosecuting Attorney's Office is dedicated to making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County 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 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.
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.
$21.21 - $26.89 Hourly
Location
Multiple locations in King County, WA
Job Type
Intern
Job Number
2025-24097
Department
PAO - Prosecuting Attorneys
Opening Date
03/11/2025
Closing Date
3/25/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z7 : PAO Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Summary
Are you a student interested in exploring legal opportunities? Do you want to be part of a collaborative and mission-driven team where you can use your skills to make significant impacts in your community? If so, this opportunity is for you!
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.
We value diversity and strive to hire a workforce that refl ects 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 race, equity, and social justice principles, and to work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.
This recruitment is being used to fill internships in the Mainstream Criminal Division and Gender-Based Violence & Prevention Division. We may also offer an internship with our IT department and Economic Crimes & Wage Theft Division.
Who may apply: Currently enrolled Bachelors/Associates level studies at an accredited university/college through Fall of 2025. Proof of enrollment status is required upon hire. Interns must commit to working at least for six months.
Work Location: Multiple locations in King County
Union Representation: This position is not represented by a labor union.
Salary: Range 26-- $21.21 hourly
Work Schedule: Our office is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Interns may work up to 20 hours per week (as needed) during the summer break and/or work up to 12 hours per week during the school year.
Application Process:
Interested individuals must complete the three application components:
1) Submit a resume
2) Respond to the supplemental questions
3) Fully complete King County application. **
** Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state "see my resume" or are blank, are considered incomplete and will not be considered competitive.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Karla Avila Vargas
Kvargas@kingcounty.gov
(206) 263-0940
Selection Process
Materials will be reviewed for qualifications, and the most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in a panel interview process.
Special Requirements
Finalists must successfully submit to a criminal background check, reference check, and be fingerprinted.
Please note this position is not eligible for King County leave, holiday, health benefits, or other benefits. However, a dministrative interns accrue sick leave at the rate of 0.025 hours for each hour in pay status. Please contact the recruiter on the posting for any additional questions regarding associated benefits.
Job Duties
Job duties may vary based on assigned unit needs:
- Receive calls by telephone and provide information to the public in accordance with PAO policy
- Work within PbK MyView/Reminders to manage daily requests; verify all documents have been received; scan and upload into PbK
- Manage closed disc electronic evidence
- Monitor and distribute faxes
- Assisting Paralegals in managing projects
- Help maintain inventory and order office supplies
- Help request repair services for copy machine and printers
- Interact with the Courts, the Clerk's office, law enforcement, defense attorneys, and the rest of the PAO
- Retrieve information from several record keeping systems: PbK, DISCIS, SCOMIS, ECR, etc.
- Provide assistance to the Legal Service Supervisor
- Assist with special projects as they arise
- Provide support for the Race, Equity and Social Justice policy and principles, work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Other job duties as assigned by unit
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Strong verbal communication skills, including active listening.
- Written communications skills, including the ability to communicate information succinctly and clearly in written formats.
- Ability to file alphabetically, numerically, and chronologically.
- Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with management, co-workers, attorneys, law enforcement, and the general public.
- Strong time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Customer service skills in person and via telephone (discretion, patience, etiquette, professionalism).
- Ability to work independently and as a team member while using initiative, attention to detail and follow through with work assignments.
- Ability to maintain security, confidentiality, and discretion involving highly critical matters at all times.
- Competent in Microsoft Office programs including Outlook and Word. Knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint is a plus.
- Predictable and reliable attendance
- Ability to accept feedback and supervision.
- Ability to effectively contribute to a work environment that embraces and encourages diversity in its workforce and where differences are valued.
- Ability to demonstrate behaviors that include fairness, respect, and inclusiveness
- Commitment to Race, Equity and Social Justice work, including ongoing cultural competence development.
Supplemental Information
The Prosecuting Attorney's Office is dedicated to making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County 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 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.
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.
