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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].

US District Court – Western District of WA Seeks Operations Supervisor

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington is seeking an articulate, self-motivated, and detail minded individual to join our Clerk’s Office as an Operations Supervisor. The duty station for this position wil...

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Evansen & Associates P.S. Seeks Full-Time Experienced Misdemeanor Attorney (Vancouver, WA)

We currently have an immediate opening for a full-time district court misdemeanor managing attorney. We are looking for an attorney with 3-5 years of experience in indigent misdemeanor criminal defense, preferably in Washington st...

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Evansen & Associates P.S. Seeks Full-Time Entry Level Misdemeanor Attorney (Vancouver, WA)

We currently have an immediate opening for a full-time attorney who is interested in indigent misdemeanor criminal defense. Ideal candidate would have ability to work compassionately and efficiently with clients of all ages from d...

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Spokane County Law and Justice Administration is seeking an Indigent External Counsel Coordinator

This newly created vacancy if for a senior, neutral administrative officer responsible for ensuring continuous case coverage across all case types when the Spokane County Public Defender’s Office (PD) or the Counsel for Defe...

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Contract Public Defender with City of Olympia

SALARY: $50,400 for 120 case credits Signing bonus of $2,500 Increased case credits may be available for this position upon request. Please specify credits requested. OPENING DATE: 7-24-26 CLOSING DATE: Open until filled The City ...

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Magistrate Judge Vacancy Announcement – Western District of Washington

The Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized the appointment of a full-time United States magistrate judge for the Western District of Washington at Tacoma. The courts provide fair and impartial justice within the j...

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Staff Attorney with Spokane County Housing Justice Project

The King County Bar Association promotes and supports a diverse and collegial membership; works with the judiciary to achieve excellence, equity, and accessibility in the administration of justice; and benefits the community throu...

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Nielsen Koch & Grannis Seeks Office Manager

Nielsen Koch & Grannis (www.nwattorney.net), a Seattle law firm representing indigent clients on appeal from criminal convictions, civil commitments, and orders suspending or terminating parental rights, seeks a smart, innovat...

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Cowlitz Law Group PLLC Seeks Senior Contract Attorney

Cowlitz Law Group PLLC, a Washington State law firm affiliated with Birch Bay Law Group, is seeking a Senior Contract Attorney to join our team on a 1099 independent contractor basis for matter-based engagements. About the Role Th...

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Counsel for Defense of Chelan County Seeks Associate Attorney

Counsel for Defense of Chelan County has an associate attorney position available in Chelan County District Court. The position is for a full-time District Court caseload. This position involves handling all stages of the criminal...

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