Aspiring Public Defender — 3rd-Year Law Student & Fellow/Clerk

King County; Seattle (WA); Híbrido; USD 103 000 - 118 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive pay

Pension benefits

Union support

Mentoring and training

Work across practice areas

Resumo da oferta

King County's Public Defense Attorney team seeks 3rd‑year law students, fellows, and clerks for Fall 2027 with a hybrid work model and onsite requirements in Seattle/Kent offices.

Responsibilities include high‑quality representation from arraignment through trial, with support from a diverse team; duties span plea negotiations, motions, and client‑centered advocacy in criminal and family defense, including indigent clients.

Qualificações

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in Washington by July 2027 or eligibility under Rule 8.
• Ability to travel throughout King County.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high‑quality legal representation for indigent clients from arraignment through trial.
• Handle plea negotiations, motions practice, and trial advocacy.
• Collaborate with investigators, mitigation specialists, and paralegals to develop trial strategies.
• Represent diverse clients, including those with mental illness or trauma, in criminal and civil defense matters.

Conhecimentos

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Cultural competency

Travel readiness

Formação académica

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

King County's Public Defense Attorney team seeks 3rd‑year law students, fellows, and clerks for Fall 2027 with a hybrid work model and onsite requirements in Seattle/Kent offices.

Responsibilities include high‑quality representation from arraignment through trial, with support from a diverse team; duties span plea negotiations, motions, and client‑centered advocacy in criminal and family defense, including indigent clients.