Employment Opportunities

The Office of Public Defense does not have any employment opportunities available at this time. 

Contract Opportunities

Attorney Recruitment for 71.09 Program (Statewide RFQ)

The Washington State Office of Public Defense (OPD) 71.09 Program provides state-funded attorney representation to indigent clients with a right to counsel at State expense for civil commitment proceedings brought under RCW 71.09. OPD seeks to fill 1 contract attorney position within this program. A contact attorney is expected to represent clients in all stages of RCW 71.09 proceedings from the probable cause hearing to unconditional release. A full-time attorney will carry a caseload of approximately 17 case weights. View the full details of RFQ24030 on careers.wa.gov.

Social Worker or Social Service Worker for Indigent Parents in Dependency Cases

The Washington State Office of Public Defense (OPD) Parents Representation Program currently provides state funded attorney representation and social work/social services specialist support services to indigent parents, custodians and legal guardians involved in child dependency and termination of parental rights proceedings in all 39 Washington counties. OPD is requesting applications for social worker or social services specialist services in Snohomish County. Click here for more information and instructions on how to apply. 

Parents Representation Attorney Contract Positions

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. Click the link below to learn more about open contracting opportunities for qualified attorneys. 

RFQ - Attorney Representation for Indigent Parents

For additional job and contract opportunities in public defense, visit Washington Defender Association.