Public Defender Director & Trial Lead

Spokane County; United States; On-site; USD 209,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

Spokane County Public Defender’s Office in Washington seeks an appointed Administrative Director to direct staff, policy and operations, and oversee trial-level representation of indigent defendants in criminal and civil matters.

The role requires an ABA-accredited law degree, eight years of criminal trial experience with at least three years in management, plus strong leadership, budgeting and compliance with statute, county policies and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Eight years of progressively responsible criminal trial experience, including three years in a managerial role.
• Licensed to practice law in Washington State in good standing.
• Ability to lead, supervise and develop staff and programs.

Responsibilities

• Direct department operations, budgeting, policy and personnel planning.
• Oversee staff attorneys, training, evaluation and discipline under county policy.
• Develop and advocate a multi-million-dollar annual budget and monitor expenditures.
• Represent the office to judges, prosecutors, and community partners.

Skills

Leadership

Criminal trial experience

Supervision

Budget management

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Spokane County Public Defender’s Office in Washington seeks an appointed Administrative Director to direct staff, policy and operations, and oversee trial-level representation of indigent defendants in criminal and civil matters.

The role requires an ABA-accredited law degree, eight years of criminal trial experience with at least three years in management, plus strong leadership, budgeting and compliance with statute, county policies and professional standards.