LINC Prosecutor, Specialty Courts Unit | Criminal Division

Posting number: 2026-00891

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’s Specialty Court Unit (SCU) is seeking a prosecutor with demonstrated leadership abilities and prosecutorial expertise to serve as the LINC (Legal Intervention and Network of Care) prosecutor.  LINC is a diversion program for individuals with mental illness.  It provides resources and support as an intervention in the lengthy competency evaluation process.  SCU houses multiple prosecutorial teams, including the Mental Health Court team, the Veterans Treatment Court team, the LINC (Legal Intervention and Network of Care) team, the LEAD (Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion) team, and the Infractions team.  

Examples of duties

• Review daily morning mental health court in-custody arraignment (MHICA) cases for LINC program qualification and file those cases.\
• Review daily mental health court (MHC) out-of-custody cases for diversion into the LINC program.
• Communicate with and make referrals to the LINC team.
• Weekly meetings with the LINC team.
• Monthly meetings with behavioral health partners.
• Cross-train with other SCU teams to provide back-up coverage.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in criminal prosecution.

The successful candidate will also have:

• 2 years of general prosecution experience.
• Experience with competency issues and mental health issues in criminal cases.
• Knowledge of the Criminal Division’s organizational structure and culture.
• Commitment to diversity, racial equity, and inclusion principles.

Supplemental information

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

• Complete the online City of Seattle Application
  • https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle
• Include the following required attachments (pdf, .doc, or .docx format):
  • Cover letter describing your interest in the position.
  • Resume detailing your relevant experience.
  • Legal writing sample that is 5-15 pages in length. This can be an excerpt from a larger sample.

Application Submission Guidelines – All applicants are required to apply on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, etc., will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the Government Jobs site. 

Note: The required documents listed in the above "Application Process" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure consideration of the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resources on or before the closing date indicated above at Law_HR@Seattle.gov should you need assistance with the online application process.

Race and Social Justice Initiative – The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. We seek individuals who will work toward the goals of the Race and Social Justice Initiative.

Compensation – The full pay range for this step-progression position is $50.15 - $67.12 per hour. New employees begin at Step 1 of the pay progression, which is $50.15 hourly. Current City employees' starting pay rate will be based on the Personnel Rules regarding promotions. Advanced initial step placement may be considered under limited circumstances, but step salaries are not subject to negotiation. 

Benefits – The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, 12 official holidays and 2
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