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    Public Defense Attorney

    THIS POSITION IS OPEN FOR CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT The department reserves the right to close this position and/or make updates to the position description below as deemed necessary.  The Department of Public Defense (DPD) participates in King County’s referral program. In […]

    Assistant Public Defender

    Duties and Responsibilities: Handle all aspects of criminal defense with an emphasis on bench trials in misdemeanor, motions practice and some jury trials in felony and possible writing and arguing appeals. Represent clients at preliminary matters such as bail hearings, […]

    Criminal Defense Attorney (10117152)

    Objectives SummaryThe objective summary for this job classification is to provide professional legal services for the Law Offices of the Public Defender in representing juvenile and adult indigent clients in areas of litigation, appeal, counsel, research and analysis.Pay Information ***This […]

    AI in Justice – Insights and Implications for Public Defenders

    Join us for an insightful webinar as we delve into the findings of the 2025 AI in Justice Survey, which gathered perspectives from nearly 400 justice professionals nationwide. This session will explore how public defenders are navigating increasing administrative and […]

    Attorney in Charge – Roxbury Defender’s Office, Public Defender Division

    The Public Defender Division of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking to fill the Attorney-in-Charge position in the Roxbury Defender’s Office. The PDD provides legal representation and zealous advocacy to indigent clients […]

    Attorney in Charge – Mental Health Litigation Division Roxbury

    The Mental Health Litigation Division of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking to fill the Attorney in Charge position in its Roxbury Trial Office.  This position is currently seated at Federal Street […]

    Attorney in Charge – Children and Family Law Brockton

    The Children and Family Law Division of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking to fill the Attorney in Charge position in its Brockton Trial Office.  The Attorney in Charge will lead and […]

    Leadership Criminal Defense Attorney (CDA) – Supervising Attorney or Managing Attorney (3358)

    Objectives SummaryThe objective summary of this job classification is to direct and supervise a felony unit or an office of the Law Offices of the Public Defender in providing professional level services representing clients. We are excited to announce a […]

    Leadership Criminal Defense Attorney (CDA) – Supervising Attorney or Managing Attorney (10106076)

    Objectives SummaryThe objective summary of this job classification is to direct and supervise a felony unit or an office of the Law Offices of the Public Defender in providing professional level services representing clients. We are excited to announce a […]

    Criminal Defense Attorney (10105190, 10105191, 10116274)

    Objectives SummaryThe objective summary for this job classification is to provide professional legal services for the Law Offices of the Public Defender in representing juvenile and adult indigent clients in areas of litigation, appeal, counsel, research and analysis.Pay Information ***This […]