Public Defender I City of SpokanePublic Defender ISpokane, WA$82,705.68–$121,250.16 / yearEligible Dependents: Spouse or Domestic Partner, birth, adopted children or children placed for adoption, Domestic Partners children, step-children who live with employee, and any child for whom employee is legal guardian or for whom coverage is required by a Qualified Medical Support Order. Examples may include (but are not limited to) the following: • law review experience • writing experience • AmJur awards or other academic or professional honors • cum laude, magna cum laude, summa cum laude law school graduate • JIS, Justware, or eSuite experience • participation in moot court, appellate advocacy, or client negotiation.
NewCivil Prosecuting Attorney 2 or 3 Spokane CountyCivil Prosecuting Attorney 2 or 3Spokane, WARequirements:*** Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited college or university school of law.* Four (4) years of experience at a level equivalent to Attorney 2 or substituting advanced professional legal training in civil or criminal law and procedure as required by the position for up to one year of the experience.* Member of the Washington State Bar Association.* Public Defender and Counsel for Defense Departments only: if not licensed to practice law in WA State, must meet the requirements under APR 8- Exception for Indigent Representation. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with paralegals, investigators, outside counsel, insurance carriers, and the County Risk Management team.**Attorney 2:****Examples of Duties:*** Assists or independently represents the County or a client in court, at trials, hearings arraignments, depositions; files legal documents and papers; and interviews witnesses, plaintiffs, victims, and/or clients/suspects.*
NewAttorney 3 Spokane County WAAttorney 3Spokane, WA$107,978.98–$151,121.88 / hourPrepares cases for trial, including interviewing witnesses; sorting evidence; conducting follow-up investigations; preparing issues and instruction; pretrial motions, opening statements, witness questions, trial strategies and final preparation of witnesses. All County employees are responsible for contributing to a safe and positive work environment, actively demonstrating the County values in their daily work and interactions: Respect: Appreciating and valuing customers, other County employees and County leadership by showing courtesy, friendliness and fairness.
NewProsecuting Attorney 1 Spokane CountyProsecuting Attorney 1Spokane, WA$75,333.89–$91,644.02 / yearRepresents the County in hearings and trials (bench and jury); files charges, presents motions, pleadings, and arguments in court; interviews witnesses, law enforcement, victims and others; offers settlement negotiations, etc.* **As an Attorney 1 (Civil) in Prosecuting Attorney's Office:** + Assists or independently represents the County in civil matters at any stage of the litigation process; advocates on behalf of County for Involuntary Treatment Act matters; conducts legal research regarding County, State, and Federal rules and regulations; may draft deeds, leases and contracts; answers inquiries from private citizens or their attorneys, etc.* *Note: The Elected Prosecutor maintains the discretion to reassign Deputy Prosecuting Attorney incumbents to any division within the office (e.g. Type:**Regular**Department:**Prosecuting Attorney**Salary:**$75,333.89 - $91,644.02 annually**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Overtime Eligibile:**No**Job Posting Date Range:**12/22/2025 - Until Filled**Job Summary:**The position allocated to this class is the entry, working- level of the series, responsible for performing civil and/or criminal legal work in lower courts for the County Prosecutor or Public Defender.
Prosecuting Attorney 2 Spokane County WAProsecuting Attorney 2Spokane, WA$88,744.84–$124,194.07 / hourAs an Attorney in the Felony Section: Signs up new cases and conducts legal research, which includes but is not limited to: meeting with clients, reviewing police reports, reviewing body camera, reviewing video evidence, reviewing photographs, interviewing witnesses in coordination with investigators, securing funding for experts when necessary, and coordinating evaluations with experts. As an Attorney in the Juvenile Section: Represents the County or a client in court, at hearings, arraignments, depositions, sentencing and violation hearings on conditions of community supervision, termination of diversion agreement hearings, declination hearings, warrants to be issued (arrest and bench) and detention hearings.
Trial Attorney 1 - Kootenai County State of IdahoTrial Attorney 1 - Kootenai CountyIDUnder close supervision, defends clients in low-level misdemeanors, mental commitment hearings, and fugitive warrant cases in magistrate court and does related work as required. Licensed to practice law, with Idaho State Bar Association membership in good standing or the ability to obtain Idaho State Bar licensure within 6 months.
Trial Attorney 5 - Kootenai County Idaho Division of Human ResourcesTrial Attorney 5 - Kootenai CountyCoeur D Alene, IDExample of Duties + Represent clients in the most serious felony cases, including capital cases; + Develop and presents capital mitigation; + Lead and direct a team of investigators, experts and mitigation specialists; + Prepare and present legal arguments in appeals to district court, ensuring the legal rights of clients are protected at every level; + Conduct client interviews, develop case strategies, investigate facts, and review evidence to determine the best course of legal action; + Draft and file necessary motions, briefs, and other legal documents, ensuring compliance with legal procedures and deadlines; + Negotiate with prosecutors to secure favorable plea agreements or case dismissals when appropriate; + Appear in court to argue motions, represent clients at hearings, and conduct bench or jury trials as required; + Collaborate with investigators, social workers, and expert witnesses to support the defense and address client needs holistically; + Exercise independent judgment in managing caseloads and resolving legal issues with minimal supervision. State of Idaho Opportunity Public Defender, (Trial Attorney V) - Kootenai County Full-time (40 hours) - $132,000 annually If you have previously applied for a position, select Reset/Forgot Password and follow the prompts to access your account.
Trial Attorney 1 - Kootenai County Idaho Division of Human ResourcesTrial Attorney 1 - Kootenai CountyCoeur D Alene, IDState of Idaho Opportunity Public Defender, (Trial Attorney 1) - Kootenai County Full-time (40 hours) If you have previously applied for a position, select Reset/Forgot Password and follow the prompts to access your account. POSITION & RESPONSIBILITIES Under close supervision, defends clients in low-level misdemeanors, mental commitment hearings, and fugitive warrant cases in magistrate court and does related work as required.
NewProsecuting Attorney 3 - Criminal Department Spokane CountyProsecuting Attorney 3 - Criminal DepartmentSpokane, WA$104,833.96–$146,720.27 / hourMinimum Requirements:* Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited college or university school of law.* Four (4) years of experience at a level equivalent to Attorney 2 or substituting advanced professional legal training in civil or criminal law and procedure as required by the position for up to one year of the experience.* Member of the Washington State Bar Association.* Public Defender and Counsel for Defense Departments only: if not licensed to practice law in WA State, must meet the requirements under APR 8- Exception for Indigent Representation. Prepares cases for trial, including interviewing witnesses; sorting evidence; conducting follow-up investigations; preparing issues and instruction; pretrial motions, opening statements, witness questions, trial strategies and final preparation of witnesses.*
Prosecuting Attorney 3 Spokane County WAProsecuting Attorney 3Spokane, WACandidate must be a member in good standing of the bar in another state and have applied and be pending approval by the WSBA under WA Supreme Court APR 3. • Candidate must be a member in good standing of the bar in another state and have applied and be pending approval by the WSBA under WA Supreme Court APR 3. Knowledge Requirements: • Knowledge of principles and practices of criminal or civil law as required by the position. • Prepares cases for trial, including interviewing witnesses; sorting evidence; conducting follow-up investigations; preparing issues and instruction; pretrial motions, opening statements, witness questions, trial strategies and final preparation of witnesses.
NewParalegal 2 - Supplemental Spokane County WAParalegal 2 - SupplementalSpokane, WAAll County employees are responsible for contributing to a safe and positive work environment, actively demonstrating the County values in their daily work and interactions: Respect: Appreciating and valuing customers, other County employees and County leadership by showing courtesy, friendliness and fairness. Job Summary: This position is responsible for creating and drafting various legal documents for the Prosecuting Attorney''s Office, the Public Defender's Office, or Counsel for Defense and assisting Attorneys in pretrial preparation, trials, public hearings, meetings, or arbitrations.
Indigent External Counsel Coordinator Spokane County WAIndigent External Counsel CoordinatorSpokane, WA$107,978.98–$151,121.88 / hourThe Indigent Counsel Coordinator is a senior, neutral administrative officer responsible for ensuring continuous case coverage across all case types when the Spokane County Public Defender''s Office (PD) or the Conflict/Felony Defender''s Office (CFD) is unable to provide representation due to a conflict of interest, capacity constraint, or other coverage gap or when indigent representation is ordered in Civil cases, including Minor Guardianship or Child in Need of Services (CHINS). All County employees are responsible for contributing to a safe and positive work environment, actively demonstrating the County values in their daily work and interactions: Respect: Appreciating and valuing customers, other County employees and County leadership by showing courtesy, friendliness and fairness.
Detention Diversion Case Manager (OPEN & PROMOTIONAL) Spokane County WADetention Diversion Case Manager (OPEN & PROMOTIONAL)Spokane, WA$57,782.40–$80,475.20 / hourEntry Services to High Risk/High Needs Mental Health Population: Re-entry planning, day to day discharge planning (housing, transportation, coordinating with community providers, mental health intakes, medications, drug and alcohol treatment, co-occurring, etc) for Mental Health inmates on 4E, 3W and 6E. Organizes and/or participates as needed in regularly scheduled care coordination meetings with diversion program Jail staff and community based providers to ensure continuity of care and engagement are maintained as well as ensuring contractual and State requirements are met.
NewAcquisition Unit Supervisor (PAS5) State of WashingtonAcquisition Unit Supervisor (PAS5)Spokane, WA$78,504–$105,612 / yearCollaboration and Accountability: Demonstrated ability to apply strategic thinking, maintain accountability for outcomes, foster collaboration across diverse stakeholders, resolve conflicts effectively, and influence and negotiate successful resolutions in complex organizational environments. It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate/have: Supervision of Professional Staff: Experience supervising professional staff in right-of-way, real estate, property acquisition, transportation, or public-sector acquisition programs, including assigning work, providing direction, and supporting performance and team effectiveness.