Associate Attorney

Valley Defenders; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee-sponsored retirement

Job summary

Valley Defenders, located in Bellevue, is seeking a full-time attorney to represent clients in municipal courts in South King/North Pierce Counties. Candidates should have court experience, with bilingual skills considered a bonus. The role involves working with indigent clients from diverse backgrounds and a combination of remote and in-person court appearances. Benefits include vacation pay and medical/dental/vision coverage. Interested candidates should send a resume and writing sample to Mike Beard at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Experience with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work compassionately with clients facing various barriers.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in municipal courts in South King/North Pierce Counties.
• Attend mandatory in-person court appearances.

Skills

Court experience

Bilingual

Education

Membership in WSBA or eligibility for immediate membership

Job description

Job Description

Valley Defenders, a growing criminal/indigent defense firm, has an immediate opening for a full-time attorney with an interest in working with indigent clients from diverse backgrounds and the ability to work compassionately with clients experiencing barriers: chemical dependency, housing shortages and varying mental health diagnosis. This position will work primarily in South King/North Pierce Counties in municipal courts. There will be a combination of remote and mandatory in-person appearances in this capacity. Court experience desired, bilingual a plus.

Location and Schedule

Position will work primarily in municipal courts in South King/North Pierce Counties with a combination of remote and in-person appearances.

Qualifications

• Court experience desired
• Bilingual a plus
• Must be a member of WSBA or eligible for immediate WSBA membership

Application

Please send your resume with a writing sample to Mike Beard ([e-mail]) for consideration.

Benefits

Full time – vacation pay, medical/dental/vision/employee sponsored retirement