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Franklin County Seeks Office of Public Defense Counsel I

The Public Defense Counsel (PDC) plans, organizes, performs, and coordinates the defense of appointed criminal or civil cases for the County. Applicants must meet the Supreme Court Standards for Indigent Defense. Pay is negotiable...

City of Seattle Seeks Enforcement Supervisor (Office of Labor Standards)

The City of Seattle is a leader on wage, labor and workforce practices that enhance equity, address wage gaps, and create a fair and vibrant economy for workers, businesses, and residents. The Office of Labor Standards (OLS) see...

Department of Corrections Hearings Unit Seeks Contract Attorney

Title: Contract Attorney on an as-needed basis Compensation: $150.00 per hour. Per diem for travel more than 100 miles roundtrip (lodging and meals) Hours: As arranged upon acceptance of contract assignment: Up to 10 hours pe...

Whatcom County Seeks Deputy I or II – Public Defender

Whatcom County Public Defender’s office in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Deputy I or II depending on qualifications. Primary Duties: Acts as court-appointed counsel representing individuals accused of misdemeanors or felonies...

Attorney Recruitment for Indigent Clients Committed under Ch. 10.77 RCW

The Washington State Office of Public Defense (OPD) 10.77 Program provides state-funded attorney representation to indigent clients with a right to counsel at State expense for proceedings civil commitment proceedings brought unde...

WA State OPD Seeks Disproportionality Unit Staff Attorney

The Washington State Office of Public Defense seeks an experienced attorney to develop legal trainings, strategies, and policies for challenging racial and economic disproportionality. The attorney should understand how race, gend...

King County DPD Seeks Public Defender to Lead Department

The Department of Public Defense (DPD) is seeking a Public Defender to lead the Department. The Public Defender must be a visionary and strategic leader with a demonstrated commitment to the delivery of high-quality legal represen...

Whatcom County Public Defender’s Office Seeks Attorney for RALJ Appeals

The Whatcom County Public Defender’s Office is seeking a qualified attorney to handle RALJ appeals for $2,000.00 per case. Please contact Starck Follis @ 360-778-5648 (or sfollis@co.whatcom.wa.us) or Maialisa Vanyo @ 360-778-...

Thurston County Public Defense Seeks Defense Attorney

Thurston County Public Defense is currently recruiting for one (1) Defense Attorney for placement in the Superior Court Unit managing adult felony trial caseloads. Depending upon qualifications, the successful applicants will be...

King County Community Advisory Committee for Law Enforcement Oversight Seeks Members

Do you want to help create a more fair and just policing and public safety system? The King County Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO) represents the interests of the public in its efforts to hold the King County Sheriff�...

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