Employment Opportunities
Resource Paralegal
OPD is looking for two Resource Paralegals to join our newly created Trueblood Element Programs Resource Unit! These positions are funded by an interagency-agreement with the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) through June 30, 2027, with a strong possibility of renewed funding after June 30, 2027. For more information and to apply see the listing on careers.wa.gov.
Financial Services Analyst - Contracts & Purchasing
OPD is seeking a Financial Services Analyst with contracting and purchasing expertise to join our team. For more information and to apply please see the listing on careers.wa.gov.
Contract Opportunities
Simple Possession Advocacy and Representation (SPAR) Program Seeking Social Services Contractors
OPD seeks to fill contract social service worker positions in multiple counties to work at the direction of public defense attorneys to provide advocacy, mitigation, referral services, crisis intervention and complex case management to assigned clients. To learn more please see the listing on careers.wa.gov.
Forensic Civil Commitment Program Seeking Attorney Contractor for Involuntary Treatment Act Proceedings
OPD seeks a conflict attorney to provide representation for Involuntary Treatment Act proceedings. A contacted conflict attorney is expected to represent clients in cases brought by the State of Washington who are involuntarily committed up to 90 to 180 days. This position is considered part time. It is anticipated that a conflict attorney will be assigned anywhere from 1-2 cases per month. For more information and instructions on how to apply please see the listing on careers.wa.gov.
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.
For additional job and contract opportunities in public defense, visit Washington Defender Association.