Public Defense Attorney I/II

at  Benton County WA

SUMMARY

We are a small, growing, dedicated office serving the needs of our community. We find our work as fulfilling as it is challenging. Our office puts a premium on camaraderie and opportunities for professional growth. Central to our office culture and our mission success is the wellbeing of our team, as a practice of principled employment.
If you want to work hard for a strong mission in an office that always has your back and wants you to succeed, then you should apply. If you want to be a part of a growing institution, and leave your fingerprints on how that institution operates, then you should apply. If you want your work to speak for itself, then you should apply.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a member of the Washington State Bar Association in good standing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

On-the-job training and mentorship will be a part of every candidate’s experience with our office, however competitive candidates will have the following skills and abilities:

• Criminal law experience in either courtroom or legal clinic settings;
• Working knowledge of all rules and statues pertaining to District Court;
• Good aptitude for dealing with multiple clients;
• An interest to appear in court fully prepared, with an ability to think quickly and manage solutions to cases;
• An interest to seek trial experience, work with mentoring attorneys, and develop as a trial advocate;
• Working knowledge of collateral consequences of criminal conviction in District Court.