Careers with Snohomish County Public Defender Association
If you are interested in joining our team of defenders, we welcome your application. Please submit a cover letter and résumé for consideration, or apply directly to one of our posted open positions.
Attorney Applicants:
In addition to your cover letter and résumé, please include a recent legal writing sample.
Attorney Opportunities
Brave Advocacy. No Judgment. Fierce Connections.
These core tenets guide the Snohomish County Public Defender Association’s mission to become an antiracist organization while providing the highest quality legal representation to individuals facing loss of liberty under criminal and civil law.
As a Defender, you will advance this mission through client-centered advocacy, ethical representation, and meaningful collaboration with supervisors and colleagues. SCPDA is committed to supporting your professional development while you carry out the critical responsibilities of public defense practice.



