Prosecuting Attorney's Office Undergraduate Internship Program

Internship OpportunityAre you an undergraduate student eager to explore legal careers in the public sector? This internship offers the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative, mission-driven team while developing valuable skills and making a real difference in your community.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 are guided by our core values of integrity, compassion, professionalism, and leadership.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 six months.Work Location: King County Courthouse 516 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 and/or MRJC 401 Fourth Avenue N, Kent, WA 98032Union Representation: This position is not represented by a labor union.Salary: Range $21.21 hourlyWork 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.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.Selection Process: Materials will be reviewed for qualifications, and the most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in a panel interview process. 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. Administrative 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: 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.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.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; 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal 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.