Vacate Attorney for Blake Cases in Clark County

State of Washington; Washington; On-site; USD 165,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington seeks qualified attorneys to provide Blake vacate and related services for clients in Clark County. The work includes motions to vacate under State v. Blake, obtaining Blake refunds, and litigating third-party cost refunds in multiple Clark County courts.

Contracts may involve solo practitioners or groups and will vary by month. Contractors must be licensed, carry malpractice insurance, and have knowledge of WA criminal law.

Qualifications

• Licensed member in good standing with the Washington State Bar.
• Maintains malpractice insurance.
• Knowledge of Washington State criminal law, including vacates and LFOs.
• Experience working with clients in carceral settings and marginalized communities.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in motions to vacate under State v. Blake in Clark County courts.
• Assist clients with Blake refunds and third-party cost refunds.
• Litigate LFO refund requests; coordinate with DOC/out-of-state clients as needed.
• Collaborate with solo practitioners or multi-attorney offices under the RFQ.

Skills

WA Bar license

Malpractice insurance

Criminal law knowledge (WA)

Experience with carceral clients

Fluent in Spanish/Russian/Vietnamese/U

Job description

State of Washington seeks qualified attorneys to provide Blake vacate and related services for clients in Clark County. The work includes motions to vacate under State v. Blake, obtaining Blake refunds, and litigating third-party cost refunds in multiple Clark County courts.

Contracts may involve solo practitioners or groups and will vary by month. Contractors must be licensed, carry malpractice insurance, and have knowledge of WA criminal law.