Public Defense Attorney (3rd Year Law Student & Fellow/Clerk), Fall 2027

DPD is recruiting 3rd year law students, judicial clerks and fellows to begin employment Fall 2027.  This posting will remain open until filled and may close at any time without prior notice. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Applications submitted by 11:59 p.

m. on September 4, 2026, will be given priority consideration . The Department of Public Defense (DPD) seeks thoughtful, creative, energetic advocates to join our dynamic and diverse team which includes a staff of over 520 including attorneys, mitigation specialists, investigators, paralegals, and legal administrators who collaborate to advance our clients’...