News & Updates

Open Positions

This page lists position openings that are related to indigent defense or services. To view a posting, click on the highlighted posting below. To list a position, contact WDA staff at wda@defensenet.org.

Vancouver, WA Seeks Attorneys for Public Defense RFP

The City of Vancouver kindly invites you to review the attached Request for Proposals (RFP) for attorneys and firms interested in providing primary and/or conflict public defense services on behalf of the City. We offer contract ...

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Whatcom County Seeks Behavioral Health Specialist – Public Defender’s Office

Whatcom County Public Defender’s Office is seeking an experienced professional to fill a Behavioral Health Specialist position. This position works with attorneys to identify defendants who would benefit from screening, cons...

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NAPD Seeks Director of Training and Program Development

The NAPD Director of Training and Program Development is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the Training Division team and coordinating all aspects of training and program development for the organization. Reporting to t...

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Clallam Public Defender Seeks Full-Time Staff Attorney

CLALLAM PUBLIC DEFENDER IS HIRING A FULL-TIME STAFF ATTORNEY.  PRIMARY DUTIES INCLUDE REPRESENTATION OF INDIGENT DEFENDANTS CHARGED WITH MISDEMEANORS IN DISTRICT COURT.  MUST BE ABLE TO ORGANIZE AND MANAGE CASELOAD WITH MINIMUM ...

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City of Burlington Solicits Requests for Qualifications for Indigent Defense Services

The Cities of Mount Vernon, Burlington, Anacortes, and Sedro-Woolley are jointly soliciting Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) for the provision of Indigent Defense Services for our Municipal Courts in Skagit County. This is an out...

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Skagit County Seeks Public Defender I/II/III

Skagit County Public Defender seeks skilled, committed attorneys to provide zealous legal representation to indigent clients. Representation may include work in Skagit County District Court, Superior Court, or Juvenile Court. Our ...

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WDA Seeks Crimmigration Resource Attorney

About WDA: The Washington Defender Association (WDA) is the statewide support infrastructure for Washington’s public defense community. We serve over 1,600 members who are public defenders, investigators and other legal workers ...

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Everett Law Association Seeks Full Time Public Defense Attorney

Everett Law Association is a mid-size public defense firm dedicated to zealous, holistic representation of court-appointed clients in Everett Municipal Court. We seek a full-time attorney to vigorously represent clients charged wi...

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Purpost. Dignity. Action. Seeks LEAD Project Manager

PDA strives to build robust support for non-punitive, community-based solutions to many public safety issues.With neighborhood and public partners and in partnership with community members actively seeking to move past experiences...

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Whatcom County Seeks Behavioral Health Specialist – Public Defender’s Office

Whatcom County Public Defender’s Office is seeking an experienced professional to fill a Behavioral Health Specialist position. This position works with attorneys to identify defendants who would benefit from screening, cons...

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