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].

Spokane County Seeks Multiple Attorneys

Spokane County is hiring for the following positions: Attorney 1 – Juvenile Division Attorney 2 – Juvenile or Adult Division Attorney 3 – Counsel for Defense  

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Wickes Law Seeks Associate Attorney (Criminal)

Wickes Law seeks an associate attorney to support the firm’s growing workload. The applicant ultimately successful in filing this vacancy will begin work in January 2026. Please see the attached PDF for the full job descript...

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Disability Rights Washington is Hiring

Disability Rights Washington is hiring two disability rights impact litigation attorneys – one focusing on deinstitutionalization and one focused on prisoners’ rights. We are looking for attorneys with 2 to 10 years of...

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Opportunity to join NJP

Northwest Justice Project (NJP) is seeking applicants for a Staff Attorney – King County Seniors position in our Seattle office. Please consider joining us in this critical work. If this isn’t the right opportunity for you, we...

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Franklin County Seeks Public Defense Counsel I (District Court)

The Public Defense Counsel (PDC) plans, organizes, performs, and coordinates the defense of appointed criminal or civil cases for the County. Applicants must meet the Supreme Court Standards for Indigent Defense. Pay is negotiable...

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The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) Seeks Grants Project & Compliance Associate

The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) is seeking a full-time Grants Project & Compliance Associate based in our San Francisco office. This is a non-exempt position that reports to the Deputy Director. This is a two-yea...

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Civil Survival Seeks Co-Executive Director

Civil Survival is seeking our next Co-Executive Director (Co-ED)! We are looking for a leader ready to help shape the future of one of Washington’s most visible organizations primarily led by and for people impacted by the cri...

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WSBA Seeks Disciplinary Counsel I

This position, while primarily remote, must be flexible to work in office (Seattle, WA) or travel within WA state as deemed necessary, or as required. This position may also have the option to work in-office. For remote work, must...

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Valley Defenders Seeks Attorney

Valley Defenders, a growing criminal/indigent defense firm located in Bellevue/Factoria has an immediate opening for a full-time attorney with an interest in working with indigent clients from diverse backgrounds and ability to wo...

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City of Kirkland Requests Proposals for Public Defender Services

The City of Kirkland has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Public Defender Services (Job # 27-25-CMO). This RFP is to solicit proposals for a qualified law firm to provide public defender services on a contractual basis. Th...

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