CITY OF OLYMPIA
invites applications for the position of:
Contract Public Defender
SALARY: $3,885.00 Monthly
OPENING DATE: 11/18/19
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
DESCRIPTION:
About the Position
The City of Olympia is accepting applications for one Contract Public Defender position to
represent indigent defendants in the Olympia Municipal Court. The Contract Public Defender
position is a 180 case credit max position for a public defense mainstream caseload.
Applicants must be a member in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association with a
minimum of three years criminal defense experience. Experience handling public defense cases is
preferred. Contract period will start January 1st, 2021 and run through December 31st, 2021, with
a possible option to renew.
The flat rate monthly compensation is anticipated to be based on the following scale:
180 case credits/year=$3,885/month January through June; $3,930/month July-December.
Public defender must be able to meet caseload standards and quarterly certification. Public
defenders work closely with the Public Defense Coordinator. Caseload tracking and reporting to
the city is required.
To Apply
Cover letter, resume, and 3 references.
Only online applications will be accepted.
This recruitment is open until filled. Application screening will be ongoing. The City reserves the
right and may exercise the option to make a decision at any time. It will be to the applicant’s
advantage to submit materials as soon as possible.
Contact Information
For questions please email Diane Whaley, Public Defense Coordinator, at
dwhaley@nullci.olympia.wa.us
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
11/16/2020 Job Bulletin
https://agency.governmentjobs.com/olympiawa/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=2633691 2/2
In order to participate in the recruitment process, accommodations for people with disabilities may be made by contacting
Human Resources at (360) 753-8442.
The City of Olympia is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Women, minorities, and people
with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.olympiawa.gov
PO Box 1967
Olympia, WA 98507
360-753-8305