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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].

Nielsen Koch & Grannis Seeks Appellate Attorney

Nielsen Koch & Grannis (www.nwattorney.net), a Seattle appellate firm representing clients in the Washington Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, seeks new associate with minimum one year experience as attorney or judicial cler...

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Grays Harbor County Dept. of Public Defense Seeks Panel Attorneys

The Grays Harbor County Department of Public Defense is seeking to increase the number of public defense panel attorneys. The plan is to improve the GHC public defense environment by introducing a generation of compassionate and c...

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Associate Attorney with Counsel for Defense of Chelan County

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

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Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Seeks Executive Director

The Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (WACDL) seeks a dynamic, practical leader who can set a clear direction for the organization and help it grow. This Executive Director will primarily work behind the scenes to...

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Law Clerk to U.S. District Judge Tana Lin

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington is seeking qualified candidates from all backgrounds for the position of Term Law Clerk for United States District Judge Tana Lin in Seattle, Washington. The term cler...

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Douglas County Seeks Deputy Public Defender

The Deputy Public Defender practices in District Court, plans, organizes, and coordinates the representation and defense of indigent clients in criminal cases for the County, with minimal supervision. Prepares and tries felony and...

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QLaw Seeks Staff Attorney

QLaw Foundation is seeking a Staff Attorney to support the delivery of high-quality legal services to 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, families, and communities in Washington. This position works collaboratively across teams and with volun...

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Thurston County Seeks Legal Assistants

Thurston County Public Defense (TCPD) is currently recruiting for two (2) regular full-time Legal Assistant II positions in the Superior Court Unit. A Legal Assistant II provides assistance in explaining detailed regulations, p...

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Thurston County Seeks 5 Defense Attorneys

Thurston County Public Defense is currently recruiting for five (5) Defense Attorneys in support of the adoption of the Washington State Bar Association’s Revised Standards for Indigent Defense Services. These positions a...

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CLARK COUNTY REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ): PUBLIC DEFENSE LEGAL SERVICES CONTRACTS

District Court—Misdemeanors A minimum of 9 contracts are expected to handle a projected 3,800 district court misdemeanor cases. Cases are defined by a high/medium/low status as indicated. High 1.5: DUI, physical control, DWS-1, ...

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