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City of Olympia

Contract Public Defender

Pay: $50,400/yr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Lacey, WA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/24/2026

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What they do

A Coroner or Medical Examiner directs activities such as autopsies, pathological and toxicological analyses, and inquests relating to the investigation of deaths occurring within a legal jurisdiction to determine cause of death or to fix responsibility for accidental, violent, or unexplained deaths.

$117,768 / year median in Washington

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Job Description

CITY OF OLYMPIA

invites applications for the position of:

Contract Public Defender SALARY:

$50,400 for 120 case credits Signing bonus of $2,500 Increased case credits may be available for this position upon request. Please specify credits requested.

OPENING DATE

7-24-26

CLOSING DATE:

Open until filled

DESCRIPTION

The City of Olympia is accepting applications for three contract public defenders to represent indigent defendants in the Thurston County District Court representing defendants charged by the City of Olympia. Each position is a 120 case credit max position with an opportunity to carry a misdemeanor/gross misdemeanor caseload. An increased caseload will be considered upon request, depending on the number of positions filled. Applicants must be a member in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association with a minimum of one year of criminal defense experience. Experience handling public defense cases is preferred. Contract period for this position is from a date mutually agreed upon through December 31 st , 2026, with an intention to renew for the year 2027. Public defender must be able to meet caseload standards and quarterly certification. Public defenders work closely with the Public Defense Coordinator. Caseload tracking and reporting to the city is required. Please submit cover letter, resume, and 3 references to dwhaley@ci.olympia.wa.us. Only emailed applications will be accepted. For questions email Diane Whaley, Public Defense Coordinator, at dwhaley@ci.olympia.wa.us In order to participate in the recruitment process, accommodations for people with disabilities may be made by contacting Human Resources at (360) 753-8442. The City of Olympia is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. PO Box 1967 Olympia, WA 98506 360-753-8305