Divorce Law Attorney in Ellensburg, WA

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Ellensburg, WA

Divorce Law Attorney in Ellensburg, WA

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

The following qualifications are required:

Licensed member of good standing with the Washington State Bar.
Ability to meet Washington State Supreme Court Standards for Indigent Defense.
A demonstrated commitment to parents’ rights, indigent defense, and social justice issues.
Experience or interest in how race, gender, national origin, disability, and class intersect to create disparities for individuals and families experiencing state intervention in their lives and a willingness to challenge the state when it exists.
Experience and/or ability to provide representation with energy, enthusiasm and a commitment to trauma-informed, anti-racist, intersectional, non-judgmental, and truly holistic advocacy throughout the case.
Familiarity with RCW and court rules pertaining to dependency and termination cases.
Be responsive to, and communicate clearly with, clients who are often under great stress.
Collaborate and develop working relationships with other parties and all dependency court partners.
Experience in the court for which you are interested is preferred, but not required.

Additional qualifications are listed in the full job posting.

Salary: Dependent on experience and caseload, with a potential annual compensation of up to $200,347 for a full-time contractor. Part-time attorney position compensation is pro-rated based on a percentage of a full-time case load.

Job Title: RFQ Attorney Representation For Indigent Parents In Dependency and Termination Cases

Experience: Varies depending on position and county, but at least 3 years of experience in indigent defense or related field is preferred.

Location: Various counties in Washington state, with current availability in Kittitas County.

Organization: The **Members Only**, specifically the Parents Representation Program (PRP).

Department: Office of Public Defense.

Job Type: Full-time and part-time positions available.

Job Number: 2025-OPD RFQ25021.

H1: Apply for RFQ Attorney Representation For Indigent Parents In Dependency and Termination Cases at the **Members Only**

H2: Join the Parents Representation Program and make a difference in the lives of indigent parents facing state intervention in the parent-child relationship.

Bullet Points:

- The **Members Only** is seeking qualified attorneys to provide representation for indigent parents in dependency and termination cases.
- Positions are available in various counties in Washington state, with current availability in Kittitas County.
- Full-time and part-time positions are available, with a potential annual compensation of up to $200,347 for a full-time contractor.
- Applicants must be licensed members of good standing with the Washington State Bar and have the ability to meet Washington State Supreme Court Standards for Indigent Defense.
- A demonstrated commitment to parents' rights, indigent defense, and social justice issues is required.
- Experience in indigent defense or a related field is preferred.
- The Parents Representation Program provides support and resources for contracted attorneys, including access to funds for expert services and technical support from experienced OPD staff.
- The program also offers social services workers to assist attorneys on cases and access to a virtual academy, a brief bank, and other helpful resources.
- The **Members Only** actively promotes diversity in the workforce and encourages women, racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ individuals, persons with disabilities, formerly incarcerated individuals, and military veterans to apply.