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    236 | Molly Gilbert and Jason Schwarz: How Washington is Implementing Public Defender Workload Standards

    Today, Hunter is joined by Molly Gilbert and Jason Schwarz to discuss the plan to implement Public Defender workload standards across the state of Washington. Despite not being a centralized Public Defender system, the Public Defenders of Washington, spurred by […]

    Assistant Federal Public Defender

    As an experienced attorney, you will handle a higher caseload of criminal cases from inception to trial, sentencing or both, as well as handling appeals. The caseload is varied, but you’ll be assigned cases involving firearms, drugs, immigration, fraud, sex […]

    Attorney (3rd Year Law Student & Fellow/Clerk)

    All wages listed in this posting are 2025 wage rates. The Department of Public Defense (DPD) seeks thoughtful, creative, energetic advocates to join our dynamic and diverse team which includes a staff of over 400 includes attorneys, mitigation specialists, investigators, paralegals, […]

    Attorney Representation for Indigent Clients Committed As “Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity” Under Ch. 10.77 RCW

    About the Washington State Office of Public Defense (OPD): We are an independent judicial branch agency mandated to implement the constitutional and statutory guarantees of counsel and to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of indigent defense services funded by the […]

    Attorney Trainer

    The Training Team The Training Team is responsible for delivering the Criminal Defense Training Academy described in Second Substitute Senate Bill 5780 and providing training under the SPAR program for attorneys statewide who represent individuals charged with Gross Misdemeanor drug […]

    Behavioral Health Specialist

    Please see description in URL below: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/whatcomcounty/jobs/4829592/behavioral-health-specialist-public-defenders-office

    Chief Public Defender

    Chief Public Defender Application This position will provide overall administration and management of the delivery of public defender services for the County.  Provide financial management, resource utilization, legal compliance and quality assurance, and will advise the County as to matters […]

    CJA Resource Counsel

    The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Washington is hiring a Criminal Justice Act Resource Counsel (CJA-RC) for the Western District of Washington Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Panel. This is a 40-hour per week position (with some schedule […]

    Defense Attorney I, II, or III – DOE

    Thurston County Public Defense Mission: “To Defend and Protect Our Clients’ Constitutional Rights, One Person at a Time” The salary range for these positions are as follows: Defense Attorney I salary: $6,626 – $6,891 monthlyDefense Attorney II salary: $7,236 – […]

    Defense Attorney I, II, or III – DOE

    Thurston County Public Defense is currently recruiting for one (1) Defense Attorney for placement in the Superior Court Unit managing adult felony trial caseloads. Depending upon qualifications, the successful applicants will be placed either at a Defense Attorney I, Defense Attorney II, or […]

    Defense Attorney I, II, or III – DOE

    Thurston County Public Defense is currently recruiting for one (1) Defense Attorney for placement in the District Court Unit supporting misdemeanor cases.  Depending upon qualifications, the successful applicants will be placed either at a Defense Attorney I, Defense Attorney II, or Defense Attorney III […]

    Defense Attorney I, II, or III – DOE

    Thurston County Public Defense is currently recruiting for one (1) Defense Attorney for placement in the Superior Court Unit. Depending upon qualifications, the successful applicants will be placed either at a Defense Attorney I, Defense Attorney II, or Defense Attorney III level. The […]

    Deputy I or II DOQ

    Primary Duties: Acts as court-appointed counsel representing individuals accused of misdemeanors or felonies in superior, district and juvenile courts.Represents appointed clients in all phases of criminal proceedings, including arraignment, pretrial hearings, trial preparation, plea negotiations, trial and sentencing.Responsible for the […]

    Deputy I or II DOQ

    Primary Duties: Acts as court-appointed counsel representing individuals accused of misdemeanors or felonies in superior, district and juvenile courts.Represents appointed clients in all phases of criminal proceedings, including arraignment, pretrial hearings, trial preparation, plea negotiations, trial and sentencing.Responsible for the […]

    Deputy I or II DOQ

    See link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/whatcomcounty/jobs/4724481/deputy-i-or-ii-public-defender

    Deputy I or II DOQ

    Primary Duties: Acts as court-appointed counsel representing individuals accused of misdemeanors or felonies in superior, district and juvenile courts.Represents appointed clients in all phases of criminal proceedings, including arraignment, pretrial hearings, trial preparation, plea negotiations, trial and sentencing.Responsible for the […]