Northwest Justice Project (NJP) is a not-for-profit statewide law firm with a mission of Combatting injustice • Strengthening Communities • Protecting Human Dignity. NJP secures justice for people in or near poverty through high quality legal advocacy that promotes the long-term well-being of low-income individuals, families and communities through legal representation, community partnerships, education, and other advocacy.
NJP seeks qualified attorneys committed to supporting our mission through the work of our Farmworker Unit (FWU). The FWU is a statewide unit that provides legal assistance to low-income agricultural workers throughout Washington. NJP is offering an opportunity to work in an exciting and highly mission driven legal aid environment working as part of a statewide legal team.
There are three (3) full-time positions open. Locations include Yakima, Wenatchee, Omak, and Tri-Cities. Assigned location may be limited based on office capacity.
NJP seeks attorneys who have a strong interest in working with farmworker communities and are committed to actively engaging with and serving communities in rural areas. The attorneys must be bilingual in English and Spanish and culturally competent to address the legal needs of farmworkers and their communities.
Successful applicants will have demonstrated interest in one or more areas of high priority legal need for farmworkers, such as employment and civil rights, a demonstrated ability to establish trust and connections with low-income client communities, and have a strong interest in conducting outreach and undertaking a broad range of advocacy strategies.
Starting salary is based upon years of experience, with an annual salary range of $80,142 to $140,712. NJP offers compensation for those who are regularly asked to use a language other than English in their work. We provide a comprehensive benefits package, which includes 100% paid employee health premiums and significant premium shares for family health premiums, as well as generous time off.
Please see full job announcement here: https://nwjustice.org/careers
• Washington State Bar Association membership in good standing, the ability to acquire admission by motion, or the ability to take the next Washington bar exam is required;
• Applicants must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to engage and work collaboratively with diverse partners and client communities;
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed to serve farmworkers throughout the state of Washington;
• Preference given to those with lived experience and/or experience working with farmworkers and immigrant persons;
• Culturally responsive to farmworkers, immigrants, and limited English proficient persons;
• Spanish proficiency required;
• A demonstrated ability to establish trust and connections with low-income client communities.
Please send your cover letter and include a description of any experience, personal or professional, with low-income or other marginalized communities, resume, and writing sample to [email protected].
Please clearly reference “Bilingual Staff Attorney – FWU” in the email subject line.
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