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Yakima County Seeks Full Time Contract Felony Attorneys
October 2, 2019 | WDA

Yakima County is recruiting attorneys to contract for representation of adults charged with felony offenses in Superior Court.  Must meet minimum qualifications to be court-appointed on felony cases under CrR 3.1.  Persons meeting qualifications for appointment on more serious level of offenses are encouraged to apply.  The contract is for annual terms with automatic renewals unless otherwise terminated by either party.  The attorney will be an independent contractor.  Compensation is between $118,325 to $126,284/year depending on qualifications.  Letters of interest should include a resume and be sent to the Yakima County Department of Assigned Counsel, 104 North 1st Street, Yakima, WA 98901.  For further information including contract forms and other terms, please contact Paul Kelley, Director, at (509) 574-1169 or at paul.kelley@co.yakima.wa.us .

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