Public Defender (Attorney 1)

Join a team that values advocacy, compassion, and integrity in protecting every client's rights. The Kitsap County Office of Public Defense delivers steadfast client-centered representation through our team of dedicated attorneys, and we're seeking a committed Public Defender to join our collaborative environment. Your work will directly impact the lives of community members while advancing your legal career alongside committed professionals.

As a Public Defender, You Will

• **Provide** comprehensive legal representation for indigent clients facing misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor charges across municipal and district courts
• **Advocate** for clients during arraignments, plea negotiations, trials, and sentencing
• **Prepare** and draft legal pleadings and motions
• **Coordinate** investigative resources and develop case strategies to build effective and thorough defenses
• **Provide** case preparation, including organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, and coordinating witness testimony for court proceedings
• **Represent** clients in post-trial motions and appeals to Superior Court, navigating complex procedural requirements
• **Collaborate** with supervising attorneys and colleagues to strengthen case outcomes and support office-wide objectives
• **Engage** in continuous professional development, maintaining Continuing Legal Education credits and staying current with evolving legal standards
• **Build** and maintain professional relationships with court personnel and clients, while handling sensitive and high-pressure situations
• **Ensure** consistent, organized, and timely case management while balancing a demanding caseload that may exceed standard work hours
  
  

What You Bring

• **Professional Credentials/Licensing:**
  
  

Membership in the Washington State Bar Association, ensuring you are fully licensed to practice law and represent clients in Washington courts

• **Educational Excellence:**