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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].

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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Beckwith Law Seeks Associate Criminal Defense Attorney

Beckwith Law  is hiring for an associate attorney that is passionate about criminal defense and client advocacy. We have office locations in Seattle & Tacoma, however client representation for this position will be focused on...

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Stein, Lotzkar & Starr Seeks Attorney

Stein, Lotzkar & Starr, P.S. is seeking an attorney to fill out our established team of public defenders. We offer high-level training on DUI & DV defense. The ideal candidate will have an interest in public defense with a...

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KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC DEFENSE SEEKS WELL QUALIFIED DEFENSE ATTORNEYS TO JOIN ASSIGNED COUNSEL PANEL

King County Department of Public Defense (“DPD”) maintains a qualified panel of attorneys to provide indigent defendants and respondents with legal representation in King County when a conflict of interest or other case demand...

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Center for Gender and Refugee Studies Seeks Legal Program Associate

CGRS is seeking a highly motivated individual passionate about refugee rights and ready to play a critical role in CGRS’s impact litigation work. The position is based in San Francisco, California and the work includes both nati...

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