News & Updates

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].

Gender & Justice Commission Membership Openings

The Washington State Supreme Court Gender and Justice Commission currently has open membership positions and invites interested individuals to apply by June 18, 2026. ABOUT: The Gender and Justice Commission is co-chaired by Washi...

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Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington & Idaho Seeks Executive Director

The Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington & Idaho (FDEWI), is a public defender in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington and North Idaho. It handles cases in the Magistrate and District Cour...

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Sexual Violence Law Center Seeks Staff Attorney

Position Summary: Reporting to the Legal Director, the Staff Attorney will work with survivors who have experienced sexual and gender-based violence, including sexual assault, abuse, harassment, trafficking, stalking, and technolo...

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The Federal Public Defender – Western District of WA Seeking Paralegal

The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Washington (FPD) is accepting applications for a full-time criminal defense paralegal for our Seattle office. The FPD represents people charged with federal cr...

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WSBA Seeks Temporary Disciplinary Counsel I – Intake

The Temporary Disciplinary Counsel I – Intake reviews, investigates, and analyzes a high volume of grievances against lawyers; prepares dismissal letters and legal memos; and supports the Managing Disciplinary Counsel – In...

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WSBA Seeks Disciplinary Counsel I – Intake

The Disciplinary Counsel I – Intake reviews, investigates, and analyzes a high volume of grievances against lawyers; prepares dismissal letters and legal memos; and supports the Managing Disciplinary Counsel – Intake by ma...

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Grays Harbor County Dept. of Public Defense Seeks Staff Attorney

Grays Harbor County Department of Public Defense is hiring a full-time staff attorney. Salary depends on qualifications. Starting Date by September 1, 2026 New law school graduates may apply. For full job description, and to apply...

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Periscope Legal Seeks a Full-Time Attorney

Periscope Legal is seeking a full-time attorney to join our growing firm and provide public defense services to the cities of Anacortes and Oak harbor.  We are looking for an attorney capable of representing clients from arraignm...

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Clark County Public Defense Seeks Attorneys

Clark County Public Defense is seeking contract attorneys to handle felony cases. Interested parties should contact assistant county manager April Furth for details. [email protected]

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Kitsap County Public Defense Seeks PUBLIC DEFENDER (ATTORNEY 1)

Join a team that values advocacy, compassion, and integrity in protecting every client’s rights. The Kitsap County Office of Public Defense delivers steadfast client-centered representation through our team of dedicated attorne...

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