Associate Attorney

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 a wide variety of 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. Please send your resume with a writing sample to Mike Beard ( mike@valleydefenders.com ) for consideration. Must be a member of WSBA or eligible for immediate membership. Full time - vacation pay, medical/dental/vision/employee sponsored retirement