News & Updates

Open Positions

This page lists position openings that are related to indigent defense or services. To view a posting, click on the highlighted posting below. To list a position, contact WDA staff at [email protected].

Team Child is Hiring a Staff Attorney (Confinement and Re-Entry)

TeamChild seeks a passionate and dedicated attorney to join our Confinement and Re-entry (CAR) team. We are seeking someone who has a strong commitment to client-centered advocacy, who will invest in the community and amplify yout...

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WA State OPD Seeks Eviction Defense Program Counsel/Program Administrator

Position: Eviction Defense Program Counsel/Program Administrator Agency: Washington State Office of Civil Legal Aid Job Type: Permanent Full-Time Salary: $115,000 – $120,000 Location: Washington State (location flexible; hyb...

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Washington State OPD Seeks Contract Appellate Paralegals

Deadline: June 16, 2026 Contract Appellate Paralegals – Remote Opportunity The Appellate and Post-Conviction Unit is seeking experienced contract paralegals to support appellate defense attorneys representing indigent clients th...

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Kirshenbaum & Goss is Seeking a Public Defender

Kirshenbaum & Goss are looking to hire an attorney for a full-time position. Our firm is exclusively engaged in providing indigent defense for a number of cities in King County including Tukwila and Burien. With over 40 years ...

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Gender & Justice Commission Membership Openings

The Washington State Supreme Court Gender and Justice Commission currently has open membership positions and invites interested individuals to apply by June 18, 2026. ABOUT: The Gender and Justice Commission is co-chaired by Washi...

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Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington & Idaho Seeks Executive Director

The Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington & Idaho (FDEWI), is a public defender in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington and North Idaho. It handles cases in the Magistrate and District Cour...

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Sexual Violence Law Center Seeks Staff Attorney

Position Summary: Reporting to the Legal Director, the Staff Attorney will work with survivors who have experienced sexual and gender-based violence, including sexual assault, abuse, harassment, trafficking, stalking, and technolo...

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Pierce County Seeks County Attorney 2

This is a great opportunity for an experienced attorney to work on complex cases including Adult Felony Class B, C, and occasional Class A Felonies, and related matters. You will help define and maintain current standards of profe...

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The Federal Public Defender – Western District of WA Seeking Paralegal

The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Washington (FPD) is accepting applications for a full-time criminal defense paralegal for our Seattle office. The FPD represents people charged with federal cr...

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WSBA Seeks Temporary Disciplinary Counsel I – Intake

The Temporary Disciplinary Counsel I – Intake reviews, investigates, and analyzes a high volume of grievances against lawyers; prepares dismissal letters and legal memos; and supports the Managing Disciplinary Counsel – In...

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