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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.

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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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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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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