Job Details

Salary : $115,764.00 - $154,056.00 Annually
Location : 1055 South Grady Way Renton WA 98057, WA
Job Type: Non-Represented
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26-00009
Department: CA - Criminal
Opening Date: 12/30/2025
Closing Date: 1/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Description
Note this posting has been extended to January 20, 2026

The City of Renton is seeking a licensed attorney in goodstanding with the State Bar for the position of Prosecuting Attorney to join a dedicated, zealous, and supportive team of civil servants in the Prosecution Division of the City Attorney's Office. The Prosecution Division directly supports the City's goals of providing a safe, healthy, and vibrant community, promoting economic vitality and strategically positioning Renton for the future. By building an inclusive, informed and hate-free city with equitable outcomes for all in support of social, economic, and racial justice through the prosecution of individuals who commit misdemeanor crimes against Renton's citizens, businesses, and interests with the City of Renton.

A strong candidate brings to the position: knowledge and experience in criminal law, municipal court practice, and/or misdemeanor prosecution, skill in legal research, analysis, and writing. As well as proficiency managing core job specific tasks, competency in oral advocacy and presentation, and the ability to keep up with the demands of a fast-paced and high-volume practice. The preferred candidate appreciates the heightened duty imposed on prosecutors and embraces the role to carry out the mission of the Prosecution Division in furtherance of the goals of the City of Renton.

2025 Annual Salary Range as Listed
2026 Annual Salary Range $115,760 - $154,050

Telework Program:
The City of Renton supports workers performing in a hybrid capacity (partial telework/in-office) where job responsibilities can be performed remotely. This position may be eligible for a telework arrangement, working certain days/times remotely, based on the operational needs of the City and specific Department. Regardless of job title or telework arrangement, City of Renton employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including:

• Deferred compensation with the City contributing 4% of the employee's salary
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates
• Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year
• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Represent the City in the prosecution of gross and simple misdemeanor criminal cases and in civil traffic infraction, impound, and forfeiture cases.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state laws, state and local codes and ordinances, legal authority, federal, state, and local court rules, evidentiary and procedural rules, professional rules and standards, and other authoritative sources pertinent to criminal law and prosecution.
• Review and analyze referrals to make filing decisions, return to law enforcement for further investigation, or decline to prosecute and prepare notices, when appropriate.
• Represent the City in all criminal hearings, including arraignments, pretrial hearings, motions (testimonial and non-testimonial), bench and jury trials, sentencing hearings, probation review hearings, evidentiary hearings, RALJ appeals, and crime victim restitution hearings, and in civil hearings, including forfeiture hearings and contested traffic infraction and impound hearings, as assigned.
• Manage assigned cases to the extent required to provide high-quality representation and competent presentation of criminal and civil cases in court by, including but not limited to, maintaining organized, well-documented, and up-to-date case files, managing requests for and disclosure of all discovery, directing further investigation of cases, as needed, interviewing witnesses and coordinating appearance and testimony in court; anticipating and analyzing evidentiary and legal issues in cases; performing relevant legal research as required; and preparing exhibits, legal briefs, oral arguments, and motion, trial, and or appellate strategies.
• Engage in good faith plea bargaining, negotiations and prosecution of filed cases in pursuit of public safety and the interests of justice.
• Adhere to and consult routinely with the professional and ethical standards for prosecuting attorneys established and set forth by the American Bar Association, Washington State Bar Association, State Statute, State Rules of Professional Conduct, and established internal policies and standards in the Prosecution Division of the City Attorney's Office.
• Communicate and coordinate in all criminal and civil matters with crime victims, civilian witnesses, law enforcement, opposing counsel, privately retained attorneys for witnesses, pro se defendants, judicial officers, court staff, City Departments, and members of the public, to the extent necessary and as required by state law and court rules, internal polices, and professional and ethical standards.
• Collaborate and coordinate with judicial officers, court staff, jail staff, law enforcement officers, and public defense, and others, as needed, to ensure efficient delivery of service and effective operation of the criminal justice system, as legally and constitutionally required.
• Maintain good standing with the Washington State Bar and a current, valid license to practice law in Washington State, and monitor and satisfy mandatory continuing legal education credit requirements, per the rules of the Washington State Bar Association.
• Voluntarily attend and provide training, where feasible, to further develop professional skills and institutional knowledge

• Provide timely, accurate, and material information, as authorized, in response to public inquiries and public records requests, and respond promptly and courteously to citizen complaints.
• Direct work, at times, of paralegals and professional and legal administrative staff provide support and coverage for prosecution team, and coordinates in-court coverage and delegation of duties, when needed and as directed by the Lead Prosecutor, Prosecution Director, or City Attorney.
• Provide assistance on civil matters, as directed by the City Attorney, Prosecution Director, or Lead Prosecutor.

• Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.
• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
• Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
• Participate in and help provide cross-training in processes as directed by management to ensure a well-rounded team for coverage purposes.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May be assigned to support critical city priorities during emergencies.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• Juris Doctorate degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
• Current license to practice law in the State of Washington.
• Minimum 2 years of prosecution or defense experience in a municipal/district court.
• Active membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association.
• Valid Washington State driver's license.
• Successful passing of a required driving record check.

• Successful passing of a required background check and national fingerprint-based records check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions.
• Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Communicate with City employees and residents.
• Bending, stretching, and standing for extended periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in an office environment.
• Noise level in the field is moderately quiet.
• Work evening and/or weekend hours as needed.
• Night meetings may be required.

Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Selection Procedure
Please consider visiting the City of Renton's Career Center for more information about our hiring process, benefits and other useful information. The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: Why Renton

The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates' names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.
Accommodation

Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact at least 2 days prior to the need.
Communication from the City of Renton: We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.
Recruitment Process: The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity. This position also requires accessing areas that contain Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS). For that reason, this position is also subject to a national fingerprint-based records check.
This position is Non-Represented and the applicable benefits are as follows:

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Employees are offered a choice of medical/vision coverage through either Kaiser Permanente or the City's self-insured plan. Preferred Provider Option is available through the self-insured plan. Rates for both plans are available on the Benefit webpage. Please click on the link at the bottom of the page for details.
• The dental insurance plan covers services such as regular checkups, x-rays, fillings and crowns. Orthodontia coverage is also provided.

Deferred Compensation Program

• The City contributes 4%of the employee's base wage rate into a deferred compensation retirement plan.
• Employees may also set aside a percentage of their earnings on a tax-deferred basis.

Retirement Plan

• Employees are enrolled in the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Plan (PERS).
• Both the employee and employer contribute to the plan.

Life Insurance

• A group term life insurance policy is provided to each employee at a value equivalent to the annual salary, up to $50,000.
• Each eligible dependent is also provided with a $1,000 policy. There is no cost to the employee.
• Optional supplemental insurance is available for employees and their dependents at group rates.

Long Term Disability Protection

• Many employees are provided with a long term disability policy up to the equivalent of 60% of their salary.

Flexible Benefits

• The City offers employees the opportunity to open two separate tax-free accounts through salary reduction. One account is to pay for expenses not covered by health insurance and the other account is for child care costs.

Vacation

• Employees accrue vacation beginning with the first day of employment as follows: 12 days per year (0-5 years); 18 days per year (6-10 years); 21 days per year (11-15 years); 24 days per year (16-20 years); and 27 days per year (21+ years).

Sick Leave

• Upon employment, the employee receives a sick leave bank of 24 hours, with an additional 24 hours awarded after three months.
• Thereafter, sick leave accrues at the rate of four hours each pay period.

Employee Assistance Program

• A confidential counseling assessment and referral service is available without cost to employees and family members for help with personal, family or job-related problems.

Paydays

• The City of Renton pays employees on the tenth and the twenty-fifth of each month (24 pay periods each year).

Holidays

• The City recognizes eleven holidays and offers two "personal" holidays each calendar year for most employees.

Hours of Work

• Flexible work schedules are available in many departments.

Transportation

• Unlimited free rides on various bus systems as well as various carpool and rideshare options are available for City employees.

Management Leave

• All non-represented employees that are non-overtime eligible shall be given a management leave bank of non-accruable leave in the following amounts: 56 hours for Administrators, Deputy Administrators, Directors, and the City Clerk; 40 hours for Managers, Analysts, and Others
• Non-accruable management leave is to be used within the calendar year that it is credited to employee's leave bank.
• Management leave may not be "rolled over" from one year to the next.

Please see the City of Renton Benefits webpage for more information.
01

What compels you to want to work as a Prosecuting Attorney for the City of Renton?
02

Do you have a Juris Doctorate degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association?

• Yes
• No

03

Please state your current driver's license status.

• I have a valid Washington State driver's license
• I have a valid driver's license from another location
• I do not have a valid driver's license

04

Do you currently hold a valid license to practice in the State of Washington?

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered 'Yes' to the above, please provide your Washington State Bar number. If you answered 'No', please write N/A.
06

Are you currently an active member in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered 'Yes' to the above, please enter N/A. If you answered 'No', please explain, as needed.
08

What experience, if any, do you have in prosecuting misdemeanor crimes or civil traffic infractions? If none, write N/A.
09

What experience do you have, if any, with electronic court forms and systems, databases, and e-discovery tools? If none, write N/A.
10

Please state if you have experience with each of the following:*OCourt*JABS/JIS*PBK*SECTOR*Laserfiche*List any other pertinent experience
11

DUI/Physical Control and Domestic Violence crimes represent the most serious types of cases prosecuted at the municipal court level and make up a significant portion of a criminal misdemeanor caseload. Please briefly describe any experience you have in trying domestic violence and DUI cases. If none, write N/A.
12

Thank you for your interest in joining the City of Renton team. We have adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, such as candidates' names, contact information, etc. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. You must thoroughly complete the education section (if applicable to the qualifications of this position) and work experience section in chronological order. You must also provide a thorough response to each of the Supplemental Questions.Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application as described above without any personal identifiers included. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration.Have you read and understood the information listed above?

• Yes, I have read and understood the information listed above.

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