Associate Attorney

Valley Defenders

Bellevue (WA)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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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 mike@valleydefenders.com.

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