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Assistant City Prosecutor, Pre-Filing Diversion Unit | Criminal Division

City of Seattle

United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Jul 2026

💰 $134,240/yr($100,300/yr – $134,240/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 2026-00903

Department: Law Department

Job classification: City Prosecutor, Assistant-BU

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Legal, Professional, Attorney, Criminology

Summary

With more than 200 attorneys and professional staff, the Seattle City Attorney’s Office is one of the largest law offices in Seattle and is the third-largest public law office in the state. Our office is committed to making Seattle a safe, healthy, empowered, and thriving community for everyone. We strive to address historical injustices within the court system with self-examination and to pursue justice with integrity, creativity, and fairness. We believe working transparently, innovatively, and in collaboration with our partners in the community is necessary to achieve outcomes that promote equity, accountability, and healing.

The Criminal Division is seeking a prosecutor to serve as an attorney in the Pre-Filing Diversion (PFD) Unit. In partnership with the PFD Lead, this position will be responsible for screening and reviewing incoming reports for diversion eligibility, engaging with community partners on day-to-day diversion programming needs, and working closely with other units within the Criminal Division as it relates to reports/cases that qualify for the SCAO’s PFD programs.

Examples of duties

The responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to:

Reviewing Seattle Police Department reports to determine PFD program eligibility
Filing criminal cases if not eligible for diversion
Assisting with organizing trainings for the broader division on PFD-related issues
Working with external partners to further expand and develop diversion for SCAO
Assisting community partners with questions related to programming, case referrals, and issues with the criminal legal system
Maintaining and assisting in drafting reports and updating internal documents regarding criteria, invitation letters, correspondence with officers and community partners, etc.

Qualifications

This position requires membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association OR the ability to complete the process of obtaining membership within 30 days of an offer of employment.

One year of general prosecution experience within the CAO Criminal Division OR the equivalent in another jurisdiction.
A clear track record of attendance at Race and Social Justice Initiative-type trainings/engagement at related events.
Time spent working in specialty courts or alternatives to traditional prosecution at SCAO OR equivalent experience in another jurisdiction is a plus.

Additionally, a successful candidate will have the knowledge and skills to effectively manage a large and diverse caseload, including:

Knowledge, experience and/or formal training about diversion practices
Experiencing analyzing legal and evidentiary issues
Experience working with the community and community partners in an official capacity
Extensive Race and Social Justice training, including desire to continue to attend and strengthen those skills
Data management skills
Legal writing skills
Commitment to prosecutorial diversion programs and alternatives to traditional prosecution
Flexibility to deal with nuance and projects changing unexpectedly
Experience filing criminal cases
Strong communication skills and an ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds

Supplemental information

Union: Local 21-PA

Application Process – For your application to be accepted, you must:

Complete the online City of Seattle Application
1. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle
Include the following required attachments (PDF, .doc, or .docx format):
1. Cover Letter describing your interest in the position.
2. Resume detailing your relevant experience.
3. Other items – Writing assignment, etc.

Application Submission Guidelines – All applicants must submit their applications by the closing date indicated in the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email or on websites such as Indeed will not be considered unless the individual has applied for the position through the Government Jobs site.

Note: The required documents listed in the "Application Process" section above must be attached to the ap