Entry-Level Attorney

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.

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Entry-Level Attorney

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

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Hiring Experienced Public Defender

The Snohomish County Public Defender Association is committed to providing the highest quality of legal representation to our clients – indigent persons accused of crimes under the Snohomish County jurisdiction. We are

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