Rule 9 Legal Intern at City of Bothell – Bothell, Washington

Please note: Application may not be accepted if it is incomplete. Adding your resume and/or cover letter in lieu of the application may not be accepted as well.

The City of Bothell Prosecutor’s Office is looking for a driven, organized, and efficient law student to serve their Rule 9 Internship with us. This internship provides students an excellent opportunity to practice their legal writing skills, to gain familiarity with the rules of criminal procedure and evidence, and to learn how to interact professionally with other attorneys.

This is a 1-year commitment: Depending on the school, this may be from May 2025 – April 2026 OR from June 2025 – May 2026.

• Summer break: 40 hours and is benefit eligible (Limited-Term Full Time)
• During School: less than 20 hours per week and is not benefit eligible (Limited-Term Part Time)

What will you do in this position?

• Be involved at every step of the criminal process.
• Independently run the in-custody and arraignments court calendars.
• Conduct jury/bench trials during the monthly trial week.
• Do legal research.
• Write legal response briefs.
• Argue motions when necessary.

A successful candidate in this position will:

• Be committed to learn and improve.
• Understand appropriate ethical behavior in a public sector work environment.
• Have global and cultural awareness and a willingness to embrace the diversity of the Bothell community.

To read the full job description and review the minimum qualifications, click here.

Recruitment information: Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews will be held on a regular basis until the position is filled.

We are committed to being a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace and community. The City of Bothell is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people’s lives. The City of Bothell recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. We seek to recruit and hire talented and engaged job candidates from a widely diverse range of backgrounds. We celebrate the diversity in our workplace and community and believe it makes us stronger.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please send an email to hrhelpdesk@bothellwa.gov.

To learn more about the City of Bothell’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, visit the DEI at Bothell Webpage.