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Attorney
The candidate to begin employment after August 2021. Will have a demonstrated commitment to social justice and advocacy on behalf of indigent persons. She or he will also have a demonstrated ability to engage in thoughtful legal analysis, accept feedback on writing and other legal skills, and engage with marginalized communities. The scope of representation expected of an attorney is determined by the nature of the case assignment and the Rules of Professional Conduct. Caseload standards are established in accordance with the State Supreme Court’s Standards for Indigent Defense, union bargaining agreements, and the Washington State Bar Association Guidelines. Attorneys in the Department of Public Defense are expected to participate in ongoing training to improve their level of practice. Provide legal representation and advocacy to indigent clients. Handle all aspects of representation. Research, write, and argue pretrial motions. Conduct plea negotiation and mitigation. Conduct jury or bench trials. Locate, work with, and prepare experts in various fields. Work with clients struggling with mental illness, drug addiction, lack of English proficiency, or other barriers. Work with youth and children. Work closely with and in some instance lead a team of investigators, mitigation specialists, and paralegals. Handle on-call 24 hour coverage, which currently is approximately one week a year or two Saturday calendars. Other duties as assigned.

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