Clerical Assistant

Court Name Organization Washington Western Federal Public Defender

Overview of the Position

The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Washington FPD is accepting applications for a full-time clerical assistant. This is a temporary position with a not-to-exceed date of Sept. 30, 2026. The clerical assistant will be stationed in either the Seattle or Tacoma office.

The FPD represents people charged with federal crimes who cannot afford to hire an attorney or are entitled to one. The Court appoints our attorneys to represent accused persons before charges are filed upon arrest for the appeals process and through federal habeas corpus review. The FPD also represents non-citizen individuals detained or re-detained for removal in immigration detention by seeking their release through writs of habeas corpus.

Clerical Assistant Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a background in clerical support services
• Be dedicated to defending those accused of committing crimes even when the evidence against them appears strong
• Be self-motivated, resourceful, creative, and client-centered
• Demonstrate a commitment to social justice, the promotion of equity, and anti-oppressive practices

Requirements

This position is supervised by the Chief Paralegal.

Location Seattle, Tacoma, WA

Opening and Closing Dates 03/03/2026 - Open Until Filled

Appointment Type Temporary

Classification Level/Grade Grade 4 Step 1 - Grade 7 Step 1

Salary $40,922 - $56,715

Announcement Number 26-06

Link to Job Announcement