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 wda@defensenet.org.

International Families Justice Coalition Seeks Executive Director

The International Families Justice Coalition (IFJC), a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was established in 2017 with a commitment to assisting low-income immigrants navigating family law proceedings in the State of Wa...

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Snohomish County Public Defender Association Seeks Investigator

Brave Advocacy, No Judgement, and Fierce Connections. These are the core tenets of SCPDA’s Mission to become an Antiracist organization while providing the highest quality legal representation to people facing loss of liberty pu...

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WA State Office of Civil Legal Aid (OCLA) Seeks Civil Legal Aid Program Counsel / Administrator

The Washington State Office of Civil Legal Aid (OCLA) seeks a highly motivated individual to support the effective management and oversight of a range of programs supporting the delivery of civil legal aid services to low-income p...

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WA Office of Civil Legal Aid (OCLA) Seeks Children’s Representation Program Counsel

The Office of Civil Legal Aid (OCLA) is an independent agency in the judicial branch of state government. Recognizing that “the provision of civil legal aid services to indigent persons is an important component of the stateR...

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Term Law Clerk to U.S. Senior District Judge Marsha J. Pechman (Western WA)

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 Senior District Judge Marsha J. Pechman in Seattle, Washingto...

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King County Department of Public Defense Seeks Attorneys

DPD is recruiting skilled, energetic advocates committed to providing high-quality legal representation to indigent clients. We’re looking for dedicated, hard-working attorneys who possess excellent trial, research, and writing ...

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Purpose. Dignity. Action. Seeks Staff Attorney

Summary Purpose. Dignity. Action (PDA) (formerly The Public Defender Association) is looking for a Staff Attorney to provide legal services to individuals who have been diverted away from criminal system involvement to LEAD (Law E...

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Washington State Bar Association Seeks Equity and Justice Lead – DEI

The WSBA’s mission is to serve the public and the members of the Bar, to ensure the integrity of the legal profession, and to champion justice. The Washington State Bar Association operates under the delegated authority of t...

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The OCO is Hiring for an Early Resolution Ombuds 1

Application due by March 18th  As an Early Resolution Ombuds 1, you will be responsible for conducting investigations of complaints as assigned; receiving and entering complaints submitted to the office primarily though the OCO ...

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Term Law Clerk to U.S. District Judge John H. Chun

March 1, 2024 Open until filled; interviews will begin immediately. 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 ...

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