The City of Ferndale provides publicly funded attorney representation to indigent defendants with a right to counsel at City expense.
The City of Ferndale seeks to fill one position at 100% of a full-time caseload, or approximately 260 cases per year, and one position at 50% of a full-time caseload, or approximately 130 cases per year, pro-rated based on the contract’s start date. Alternative divisions of caseload and/or number of positions may be considered in order to achieve 1.5 total positions. The City anticipates that one or both contracts will be extended for multiple years, and that the half-time position may increase over time with overall City case volume.
Annual compensation for a full-time caseload ranges from $120,000 to $150,000 per year, depending on experience. Half-time contracts are pro-rated based on the percentage of the full-time caseload, beginning at $60,000. Contractors are responsible for all overhead such as support staff, rent, and other costs of doing business. If interested, follow the application procedures below.
Minimum Qualifications
A qualified applicant must:
Preferred Qualifications
The City will prefer applicants who:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with a primary goal of filling both positions by September 1, 2023. To apply, email a letter of interest identifying your qualifications, a resume, and a writing sample.
Letters of interest should describe the applicant’s current contracts for public defense or other representation as well as existing caseload, specifying the number and type of cases currently carried, including private practice commitments, if any.
Email Materials to:
Susan Duncan – City Clerk: susanduncan@cityofferndale.org
Please address any questions to Susan Duncan at the above email address.
The City of Ferndale reserves the right to amend this Request for Qualifications and reserves the right to refrain from contracting with any and all applicants. This Request for Qualifications does not obligate the City of Ferndale to contract for the services specified here.
As we approach Independence Day, it is important for everyone to celebrate in a safe and legal way.
Please remember the only legal times to shoot off fireworks in the city are on July 4th from 9am to midnight.
Here is a graphic showing what fireworks are legal and which ones are not but a good rule of thumb is that if you can buy them at the stand at the grocery store, you can shoot them off. Many that come from the reservation, such as bottle rockets and firecrackers are not legal for use in the City.
Thank you and remember to stay safe this July 4th!
Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane alternating traffic near 5127 LaBounty Drive between Smith Road and Slater Road. The traffic revision is in effect Tuesday, June 20th and Wednesday, June 21st from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. Road will remain open during nonworking hours. This work is weather dependent and could be extended.
This work is associated with a private development project.
The Ferndale Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying possible subjects in multiple malicious mischief investigations where rocks are being thrown, which has caused significant damage to windows and other property.
As of 5/11/2023, there have been fifteen incidents reported to the Ferndale Police Department resulting in thousands of dollars in damage.
It is believed that there are two or more suspects involved. Most incidents have occurred along the side streets of Thornton Street and Malloy Avenue during the hours of darkness between 1:00 am and 4:00 am.
The Ferndale Police Department is asking the public to contact 911 if you see anyone suspicious in these areas during the hours of darkness. Furthermore, if you have any information regarding these cases, please contact Corporal Josh Scott at 360-483-5735 or jscott@ferndalepd.org
Yesterday, the Ferndale Public Works crew installed the newest piece of Ferndale art in Griffintown Park (5786 Second Avenue) down near Edaleen Dairy. Standing fourteen feet tall, this piece is designed by local artist and former Bellingham Technical College welding instructor Don Anderson. His pieces, which have previously been displayed in Ferndale, are nature-inspired abstract metal sculptures. This piece, originally titled “New Hope”, was offered to the City at half price by the artist and fits with the art and other installations at Griffintown Park. The sculpture cost the City $10,000 and was already included as part of the Arts Commission’s annual budget.
“I’m grateful to see the work of the Arts Commission continue to serve and enrich our community so thoughtfully, and excited to see this sculpture contribute to the artistic landscape of our city,” said City Councilmember and liaison to the Arts Commission Ali Hawkinson.
The Ferndale Arts Commission hosts dozens of free community arts events, and brings murals, sculptures and music to Ferndale. To learn more about bringing art to Ferndale, the public is invited to join the Ferndale Arts Commission, which meets on the second Wednesday of every month at City Hall at 5PM. More information about the commission is available here.
Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane alternating traffic near 5127 LaBounty Drive between Smith Road and Slater Road. The traffic revision is Monday, June 5th through Tuesday, June 6th, 2023. The traffic revision is in effect from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. Road will remain open during nonworking hours.
This work is associated with a private development project.
Have you lost or misplaced an item recently? If one of these items fits the general description of your lost property, contact Michelle with the Ferndale Police Department at 360-483-5745 to describe and claim your lost property. Items turned into the Ferndale Police Department: keys, bicycle, Fitbit.
Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane alternating traffic near 5127 LaBounty Drive between Smith Road and Slater Road. The traffic revision begins Monday, June 5th, 2023. The one-day traffic revision is in effect from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. Road will remain open during nonworking hours.
This work is associated with a private development project.