Prosecuting Attorney's Office Undergraduate Internship Program

Summary

• 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.

Who May Apply: Currently enrolled Bachelors/Associates level studies at an accredited university/college through Spring quarter of 2026. Proof of enrollment status is required upon hire. Interns must commit to working for at least for six months.

Work Location: King County Courthouse 516 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 and/or MRJC 401 Fourth Avenue N, Kent, WA 98032

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 12 hours per week during the school year and up to 20 hours per week during the summer break.

Job Duties

• 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
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