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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 [email protected].

Washington Innocence Project Hiring: Staff Attorney

Washington Innocence Project provides free investigative and legal services to people with viable claims of actual innocence in Washington State. We work to identify, rectify, and prevent wrongful convictions through direct repres...

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Wickes Law Seeks Associate Attorney

Wickes Law PLLC seeks an attorney to support the firm’s rapidly growing workload. This is a rare opportunity for attorneys interested in focusing their practice almost completely on criminal appellate advocacy. The job title...

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City of Spokane – Public Defender I

The City of Spokane Public Defender’s Office seeks creative, client focused advocates to join our diverse team of public defense attorneys. If you have a passion for public defense and a commitment to representing people in ...

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Administrative Office of the Courts Seeks Language Access Plan Coordinator

The Administrative Office of the Courts is seeking a passionate and dedicated Language Access Plan Coordinator to provide guidance, problem solving, and technical assistance to trial courts about language access requirements, wi...

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Valley Defenders Hiring Full-Time Attorney

Valley Defenders, a growing criminal/indigent defense firm has an immediate opening for a full-time attorney with an interest in working with indigent clients from diverse backgrounds and the ability to work compassionately with c...

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OCLA is Hiring

OCLA is hiring for the following positions: Director of Operations Executive Assistant Program Counsel to support Family and Safety Programs Program Counsel or Program Administrator to support Core Legal Services

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Blake Vacate Attorney Contracts – OPD

The Washington State Office of Public Defense (OPD) is looking to enter into contracts with solo practice attorneys and/or multi-attorney organizations who will provide legal services to individuals eligible for a Blake vacate o...

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Flexible Criminal Defense Opportunity — Snohomish County

The Law Office of John Rongerude is seeking an attorney for a criminal defense practice centered in Snohomish County.  This is a flexible opportunity and could work for someone seeking part-time or full-time work. The position of...

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Term Law Clerk to U.S. District Judge Jamal N. Whitehead

United States District Judge Jamal Whitehead of the Western District of Washington seeks a law clerk to begin June 30, 2027, for an 18-month term. The term may be extended if both the judge and the clerk agree. The position is bas...

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Staff Attorney with Civil Survival (statewide, remote)

Civil Survival is looking for a reentry legal aid attorney to assist formerly incarcerated individuals across Washington State who face legal barriers to successful reentry. The Staff Attorney will represent clients in a range of ...

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