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 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 […]

Defense Attorney I, II, or III – DOE

The salary range for these positions are as follows: Defense Attorney I salary: $6,626 – $6,891 monthlyDefense Attorney II salary: $7,236 – $9,847 monthlyDefense Attorney III salary: $10,270 – $12,804 monthly Thurston County Public Defense Mission:“To Defend and Protect Our […]

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, II or Senior Deputy 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 […]

Deputy I, II or Senior Deputy DOQ

·         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. ·         […]

Director of Administration (Administrative Officer)

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Washington is hiring a Director of Administration, a high-level position that reports directly to the Federal Defender and plays a critical role in the office’s mission of providing top-tier legal services […]

Director of Public Defense

https://clarkcountywashington.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ClarkCountyJobs/details/Director-Public-Defense_R002967 Job Summary The director is responsible for the administration and operation of the public defense delivery system in Clark County. This position performs a high level of complex administrative, supervisory, and participatory legal work in directing the staff, policy, […]

Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney

Snohomish County Public Defender Association is a private, non-profit law office that is passionate about our communities. We are seeking a full-time attorney. Brave Advocacy, No Judgement, and Fierce Connections. These are the core tenets of Snohomish County Public Defender Association […]

Fellowship Attorney

We are a Community Defender Organization, making us a non-profit corporation funded by a grant from the federal government. We are not government employees, and our employment status is considered “at will.” The organization’s main office is in Spokane, Washington, […]

Forensic Civil Commitment Contract Social Worker

Position Overview  The Washington State Office of Public Defense (OPD) Forensic Civil Commitment Program currently provides state funded attorney representation to indigent clients with the right to counsel at State expense against whom sexually violent predator petitions have been filed […]

Legal Assistant or Paralegal

Provides support services to three or more attorneys and is responsible for all aspects of case preparation and file management, drafting pleadings and correspondence, managing and organizing discovery, calendaring, collecting and organizing records and various other duties necessary to support […]

Paralegal

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Washington (FPD) is hiring a full-time criminal defense paralegal to specialize in case management, including proofreading, formatting, and filing documents, while supporting attorneys and clients at all stages of a case. […]

Parents Representation Managing Attorney

General Responsibilities Exercising mature judgment in potentially sensitive, high-stress situations. Participating in and fostering a collaborative working environment at OPD, statewide stakeholder groups, and in demographically diverse local court systems. Diligently following attorney and state employee ethics requirements. Conducting all […]