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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.

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Seeks Administrative Assistant (Part-time)

We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Administrative Assistant to support our team and membership. This is a primarily remote, part-time position (~20 hours per week) with on-site support and additional hours required fo...

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WA State Office of Civil Legal Aid Seeks Administrative and Contract Support Assistant

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WSBA Seeks Community Engagement Specialist (Deadline Dec. 19)

The WSBA is looking to hire a Community Engagement Specialist. This position will play a key role in community outreach and engagement, helping to ensure that members of the public and legal profession, especially those who are m...

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WA State Office of Independent Investigations Seeks Defense Attorney for Advisory Board

The Washington State Office of Independent Investigations (OII) has an opening on the 11-member Advisory Board. It is seeking a defense attorney who supports OII’s vision that all investigations of police use of deadly force w...

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U.S. District Court, Western Washington Seeks 24-WAW-23 Clerk of Court/District Court Executive

The United States District Court for the Western District of Washington is seeking a dynamic, inspiring, and effective leader for the position of Clerk of Court / District Court Executive. This is an executive-level management pos...

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Criminal Justice Act Resource Counsel Western District of Washington (Seattle & Tacoma)

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Washington is hiring a Criminal Justice Act Resource Counsel (CJA-RC) for the Western District of Washington Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Panel. This is a 40-hour per week posi...

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Thurston County Seeks 2 Defense Attorneys I, II, or III (DOE)

Thurston County Public Defense is currently recruiting for two (2) Defense Attorneys; one supporting misdemeanor cases in the District Court unit and one managing adult felony trial caseloads in the Superior Court unit. Depending...

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City of Seattle Seeks Enforcement Supervisor (Office of Labor Standards)

The City of Seattle is a leader on wage, labor and workforce practices that enhance equity, address wage gaps, and create a fair and vibrant economy for workers, businesses, and residents. The Office of Labor Standards (OLS) see...

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Department of Corrections Hearings Unit Seeks Contract Attorney

Title: Contract Attorney on an as-needed basis Compensation: $150.00 per hour.  Per diem for travel more than 100 miles roundtrip (lodging and meals) Hours: As arranged upon acceptance of contract assignment: Up to 10 hours pe...

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King County DPD Seeks Public Defender to Lead Department

The Department of Public Defense (DPD) is seeking a Public Defender to lead the Department. The Public Defender must be a visionary and strategic leader with a demonstrated commitment to the delivery of high-quality legal represen...

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