Employment Opportunities
The Office of Public Defense does not have any open recruitments at this time.
The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. For other opportunities, please visit the statewide job website https://www.careers.wa.gov.
Contract Opportunities
Blake Contract Attorneys- Cowlitz, Douglas, Jefferson, and Kitsap Counties
The Washington State Office of Public Defense (OPD) Blake Defense Team has funds available to contract with attorneys to represent indigent persons who may be eligible for relief from unconstitutional convictions per State v. Blake. OPD is requesting applications for attorney representation in Cowlitz, Douglas, Jefferson, and Kitsap Counties.
- Cowlitz County- RFQ24016
- Douglas County- RFQ24017
- Jefferson County- RFQ24018
- Kitsap County- RFQ24019
Parents Representation Contract Attorney- Whitman County
The Washington State Office of Public Defense (OPD) provides state funded attorney representation and case support services to indigent parents, custodians and legal guardians involved in child dependency and termination of parental rights proceedings. OPD is seeking to fill one contract in Whitman County. View full details of RFQ24015.
Parents Representation Contract Attorney- Yakima and Benton-Franklin Counties
The Washington State Office of Public Defense (OPD) provides state funded attorney representation and case support services to indigent parents, custodians and legal guardians involved in child dependency and termination of parental rights proceedings. OPD is seeking to fill one contract in Yakima and Benton-Franklin Counties. View full details of RFQ24014.
Parents Representation Contract Attorney- Grays Harbor County
The Washington State Office of Public Defense (OPD) provides state funded attorney representation and case support services to indigent parents, custodians and legal guardians involved in child dependency and termination of parental rights proceedings. OPD is seeking to fill one or more contracts in Grays Harbor County. View the full details of RFQ24012.
Social Worker for Forensic Civil Commitment Program (Statewide RFQ)
The Washington State Office of Public Defense (OPD) seeks a contract social worker 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 RFQ24011 here.
Parents Representation Contract Attorney- King County
The Washington State Office of Public Defense (OPD) provides state funded attorney representation and case support services to indigent parents, custodians and legal guardians involved in child dependency and termination of parental rights proceedings. OPD is seeking to fill one or more contracts in King County. View the full details of RFQ24009.
For additional job and contract opportunities in public defense, visit Washington Defender Association.