Careers with Snohomish County Public Defender Association
If you are interested in joining our team of defenders, we welcome your application. Please submit a cover letter and resume for consideration, or apply directly to one of our posted open positions or email us at
Individuals pursuing a career in public defense are encouraged to apply to our Internship Program. The Snohomish County Public Defender Association offers internship opportunities in the following professional areas:
Attorney Applicants:
In addition to your cover letter and resume, please include a recent legal writing sample.
Attorney Opportunities
Brave Advocacy. No Judgment. Fierce Connections.
These core tenets guide the Snohomish County Public Defender Association’s mission to become an antiracist organization while providing the highest quality legal representation to individuals facing loss of liberty under criminal and civil law.
As a Defender, you will advance this mission through client-centered advocacy, ethical representation, and meaningful collaboration with supervisors and colleagues. SCPDA is committed to supporting your professional development while you carry out the critical responsibilities of public defense practice.
Internship Opportunities
Individuals pursuing a career in public defense are encouraged to apply to our Internship Program. The Snohomish County Public Defender Association offers internship opportunities in the following professional areas:
Attorneys
Social Workers
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to .
Please include “Internship Application” in the subject line of your email. In your cover letter, specify:
The type of internship you are seeking
Whether the internship is part of an academic program
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Snohomish County Public Defender Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.
Employment decisions are made without regard to:
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, physical or mental disability, HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis C status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.