Snohomish County Public Defender Association

Entry-Level AttorneyPosition Summary:Under general supervision, the Level 1 Attorney represents people primarily in civil proceedings under contempt of court and Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) proceedings (RCW 71.05) where loss of liberty is at risk. The role requires frequent collaboration with clients, social workers, investigators, mental health professionals, treatment providers, and court p...

Position Summary:Under general supervision, the Level 1 Attorney represents people primarily in civil proceedings under contempt of court and Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) proceedings (RCW 71.05) where loss of liberty is at risk. The role requires frequent collaboration with clients, social workers, investigators, mental health professionals, treatment providers, and court personnel. Attorneys in this positio...