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 […]

King County Public Defender

The Department of Public Defense (DPD) is seeking a Public Defender to lead the Department. The Public Defender must be a visionary and strategic leader with a demonstrated commitment to the delivery of high-quality legal representation to indigent clients. Candidates should have strong administrative skills suitable […]

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 […]

Part Time Deputy – Public Defender

This OPD SPAR grant-funded position would be an excellent complement to a private practice or partial retirement. The position is part-time, providing representation at first appearances in district court and on misdemeanor possession of controlled substance charges only.  Primary Duties: […]

Public Defense Attorney

 The King County Department of Public Defense (DPD) is seeking dedicated Public Defense Attorneys who are passionate about advocating for our clients. Our collaborative approach means that you’ll work alongside skilled investigators, mitigation specialist, paralegals, and other committed support staff, ensuring that […]

RFQ – Social Worker for Forensic Commitment Program

Description STATE OF WASHINGTONOFFICE OF PUBLIC DEFENSE711 South Capitol Way, Suite 106Olympia, Washington 98504-0957 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONSRFQ25025SOCIAL WORKER FOR FORENSIC COMMITMENT PROGRAM [BENEFITS INFORMATION PROVIDE ON THIS WEBSITEDOES NOT APPLY TO CONTRACTORS] The Washington State Office of Public Defense (OPD) seeks a […]

RFQ24011 – Social Worker for Forensic Civil Commitment Program

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 after being found not guilty by reason of insanity […]

Social Worker/Mitigation Specialist

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Social Worker/Mitigation Specialist – Seattle/Tacoma, Washington Position No.    24-02 Announced:     January 2, 2024 Closes:            Priority given to applications received by February 2, 2024 The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Western District of […]