Employment Opportunities
The Office of Public Defense does not have any employment opportunities at this time.
Contract Opportunities
Attorney Recruitment for Indigent Clients Committed under Ch. 10.77 RCW
The Washington State Office of Public Defense (OPD) seeks a contract attorney within the Forensic Civil Commitment Program to advocate for clients under the jurisdiction of the Department of Social and Health Services pursuant to Chapter 10.77 RCW. View the full details of RFQ25016. [careers.wa.gov]
Blake Defense Program Seeking Contract Attorneys - Columbia and Walla Walla Counties
The Washington State Office of Public Defense will enter into a contract or contracts with solo practice attorneys and/or multi-attorney organizations who will provide legal services to individuals who may be eligible for Blake relief in county courts. View application procedures. [careers.wa.gov]
Parents Representation Program Seeking Contract Attorneys - Mason and Cowlitz Counties
The Washington State Office of Public Defense (OPD) provides state funded attorney representation and case support to indigent parents, custodians and legal guardians involved in child dependency and termination of parental rights proceedings. The following counties are seeking contracts:
Mason County: Up to 30% part-time contract.
Cowlitz County: Up to 25% part-time contract.
Simple Possession Advocacy & Representation (SPAR) Program
The Washington State Legislature appropriated funding to us to help counties and cities provide public defense services for individuals charged under the offenses created in Second Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill (2E2SSB) 5536. Our Simple Possession Advocacy and Representation (SPAR) Program administers and disburses these funds. OPD is requesting applications for contract attorneys for misdemeanor practice in the cities listed below. Please click the contract location name below to be directed to the careers.wa.gov website for more information.
City of Kennewick, Richland, West Richland: Two full-time contracts.
Parents Representation Program - Application Pool Announcement
The Washington State Office of Public Defense Parent Representation Program is starting an application pool for full and part-time attorney contract for future openings in all Washington State counties. View application procedures [PDF].
For additional job and contract opportunities in public defense, visit Washington Defender Association.