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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...

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...

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...

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 ...

Spokane County Seeks Counsel for Defense Manager

Spokane County is accepting applications for the position of COUNSEL FOR DEFENSE MANAGER. This APPOINTED POSITION performs administrative, supervisory, and participatory legal work in managing the staff, policy and operations of t...

Spokane County Seeks Public Defender

Spokane County Public Defender is accepting applications for the position of PUBLIC DEFENDER. This APPOINTED POSITION performs highly responsible and complex administrative, supervisory and participatory legal work in directing th...

Deputy Public Defender – Clark County, Washington

Clark County Public Defense is seeking dedicated and mission-driven attorneys to join our team as Deputy Public Defenders. Our office provides high‑quality, client‑centered representation for individuals facing criminal charge...

Paralegal – Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Western District of WA

The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Washington (FPD) is accepting applications for a full-time paralegal for our Seattle office. The FPD represents people charged with federal crimes who cannot a...

Appellate Attorney with Nielsen Koch & Grannis

Nielsen Koch & Grannis (www.nwattorney.net), a Seattle appellate firm representing clients in the Washington Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, seeks new associate with minimum one year experience as attorney or judicial cler...

WSBA is Hiring an Ethics, Wellness, and Practice Program Manager & Counsel

The Ethics, Wellness, and Practice Manager & Counsel II (EWPMC) leads the Professional Responsibility Program by providing ethics guidance through CLE presentations, articles, and member consultations. The role also oversees t...

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