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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.

Mason County Seeks Chief Public Defender

The Mason County Chief Public Defender serves as a focal point for the overall administration and management of the delivery of public defender services for the County.   Provides financial management, resource utilization, legal...

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Legal Counsel for Youth and Children Seeks Supervising Immigration Attorney

Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC) seeks a passionate, collaborative, and innovative immigration attorney committed to social justice and anti-racism, to provide direct representation in both state and federal court for c...

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Yakama Nation Seeks Tribal Court Public Defender

Employee serves as attorney for the Yakama Nation Public Defender-Legal Aid Services Program and is responsible for providing quality professional legal representation and advice to Tribal member clients in Tribal, Municipal, Stat...

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WA OPD Seeks Contract Attorney for 71.05/ITA Program

The Washington State Office of Public Defense (OPD) 71.05 Program provides state funded attorney representation to indigent clients with a statutory right to counsel provided in the Involuntary Treatment Act commitment proceeding...

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Skagit County Seeks Chief Deputy – Public Defender

The Director and Chief Deputies work closely and collaboratively.  The Chief Deputy will be a key player in the management team, overseeing the Public Defender Office. The essential functions that the Director and Chief deputies ...

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Thurston County Public Defense Seeks Defense Attorney I, II or III

Thurston County Public Defense is currently recruiting for one (1) Defense Attorney for placement in the Superior Court Unit. Depending upon qualifications, the successful applicants will be placed either at a Defense Attorney ...

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Whatcom County Public Defender’s Office 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...

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Sound Defenders Seeks Criminal Defense Lawyer – Associate Attorney or Rule 9

To apply for this job, write to sean@sounddefenders.com Law firm with offices in Shelton and Aberdeen seeks an associate attorney interested in handling misdemeanor cases in Grays Harbor County District Court and Shelton Municipal...

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Term Law Clerks to U.S. District Judge Lauren King

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington is seeking qualified candidates for one Term Law Clerk position for United States District Judge Lauren J. King in Seattle, Washington. The start date is August 11, 20...

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Stein, Lotzkar & Starr Seeks Defense Attorney

Bellevue law firm seeking an attorney to fill out our established team of public defenders. We offer high-level training on DUI & DV defense. The ideal candidate will have an interest in public defense with a desire to develop...

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