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 wda@defensenet.org.

ACLU-WA is Hiring

The ACLU-WA is hiring for 3 positions: Technology, Liberty, & Privacy Organizer Smart Justice Organizer Education & Youth Policy Program Director These roles are housed in the ACLU-WA Policy Advocacy Department. All three ...

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OPD Seeks Supervising Attorney – Appellate & Post-Conviction Unit

The Washington State Office of Public Defense seeks an experienced attorney to provide direction and leadership to the OPD Appellate Program. This will include active management of current services with an eye towards future impr...

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The Sentencing Project Seeks Campaign Strategist

The Sentencing Project is seeking a Campaign Strategist to manage an advocacy portfolio of state policy issues on behalf of The Sentencing Project with a primary focus on sentencing reform. Priority sentencing issues include the a...

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New Mexico Public Defender Seeks Public Defender 4

Habeas is a statewide unit that is based out of Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Statewide travel is required. Statewide representation of clients in post-conviction matters that fall under two general categories of cases: Conviction Ca...

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Chelan Douglas County Volunteer Attorney Services Seeks Deputy Director (bilingual)

Chelan Douglas County Volunteer Attorney Services (CDCVAS) is seeking a dedicated, equity-driven leader to join our Executive Leadership Team. This is a full-time leadership role with a clear pathway to transition into a Co-Direct...

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WA Office of Public Defense Seeks Staff Attorney – Disproportionality Unit

The Washington State Office of Public Defense seeks an experienced attorney to develop legal trainings, strategies, and policies for challenging racial and economic disproportionality. The attorney should understand how race, gend...

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Whatcom County Seeks Deputy I, II, or Senior – Public Defender

Whatcom County is seeking a Deputy I, II or Senior Public Defender. For full job descript and to apply: Click Here.   

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TOCLA Seeks Felony Public Defender

We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Defense Attorney to join the holistic public defense division of the Tulalip Office of Civil Legal Services. This is a rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a communi...

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Beckwith Law Seeks Associate Criminal Defense Attorney

Beckwith Law  is hiring for an associate attorney that is passionate about criminal defense and client advocacy. We have office locations in Seattle & Tacoma, however client representation for this position will be focused on...

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Judge Timothy M. Reif Seeks Second or Third Year Law Student for Fall Internship

Judicial Intern Vacancy The Chambers of Judge Timothy M. Reif of the United States Court of International Trade seeks qualified second- or third-year law students for a fall 2025 internship on a part-time (at least 15 hours per we...

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