Rule 9 Licensed Legal Intern | Criminal Division

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• Represent the City on infractions calendars up to six times per week, with little to no supervision, to include contested hearings (testimonial or nontestimonial direct/cross examinations), mitigations, amendments per negotiations.
• Review and evaluate evidence to determine appropriate negotiations or dispositions.
• Engage in active negotiations with attorneys or pro se defendants.

Criminal Intern Duties (Trial Team Unit or Domestic Violence Unit)

• Represent the City on pretrial and review calendars up to two times per week, with little to no supervision.
• Research, file, and argue motions on a variety of cases, including Assault and DUI.
• Second-chair jury and bench trials.
• Assist in evidence review.

Successful candidates must fulfill the licensing requirements outlined in Rule 9 of the Washington State Bar Association by their start date. WSBA Rule 9 Admissions

• Completion of the second year of a full-time J.D. program by the internship start date.
• Minimum law school GPA of 3.0.

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• Complete the online reputed company Application
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• Please attach the following documents to your application (PDF preferred):
• Cover Letter describing your interest in SCAO and how your skills and experience align with the stated responsibilities and qualifications.
• Resume indicating relevant experience and education.
• Writing sample (5-10 pages)
• Law school unofficial transcript (Must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA)

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