King County, WA · 2 months ago
Criminal Legal Extern Program - Recruiting for Summer 2026
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
New GradKing County's Prosecuting Attorney's Office is offering a Legal Extern Program for law students during the summer between their first and second years. The program aims to provide meaningful exposure to public service law practice, focusing on various criminal divisions and assisting with legal research, trial preparation, and case reviews.
Business DevelopmentBusiness Information SystemsBusiness IntelligenceHealth CareHospital
Responsibilities
Legal research and writing
General preparation and support prior to and during trial
Weekly presentations by extern leaders, tours of partner facilities and trainings, and court observation
Assisting in the review of cases for charging consideration
Trial preparation and legal research and writing
Collaborate in case staffing, where the extern will discuss the progress of cases with attorneys, victim advocates, and other members of the team
This extern will have the opportunity to learn about restorative justice principles and practices and how they can be applied to juvenile delinquency response
Qualification
Required
Must be a current 1L, who will be between their first and second years of law school during summer 2026
Candidates must have a genuine interest in criminal, juvenile law and procedure
Basic legal and writing skills
Willingness to work under frequent deadlines in the fast-paced environment of criminal litigation
Must submit to a criminal history check
The ability to consistently maintain a high standard of professionalism in interactions and conduct within a law office and courtroom setting
Benefits
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
Company
King County, WA
King County is one of the best places to work in Washington and one of the state's largest employers with 14,000 dedicated employees.
Founded in 1852
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Laura Federighi
Chief Financial Officer
Dan Bernard
Communities of Opportunity (COO) Employment Manager
Recent News
2025-08-27
2025-08-27
Company data provided by crunchbase