Northwest Justice Project (NJP) is a not-for-profit statewide law firm with a mission of Combating 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.
Northwest Justice Project (NJP) seeks a qualified attorney for its Native American Unit (NAU). The attorney will provide legal assistance to Native Americans throughout Washington State. The NAU is a specialized unit that advocates for the rights of Native American individuals and communities, on and off-reservation. NJP is offering an opportunity to work in an exciting and highly mission-driven legal aid environment as part of a statewide legal team.
This is a regular, full-time position in one of our offices in Seattle, Omak or Spokane.
NJP is especially interested in qualified candidates with professional, personal and/or service experience that allows them to contribute to and support the legal aid community’s commitment to race equity. Candidates must be willing to be engaged with the community to be served.
Please see details here: https://nwjustice.org/careers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with community outreach and presentations is a plus.
• Litigation experience, with particular experience in tribal courts, state courts, federal courts, or administrative agencies, on civil legal issues such as public benefits, public education, consumer issues, family law, or housing or other legal matters affected by Native American status.
• Experience in Indian or tribal law, and substantive areas, including public benefits, public education, consumer issues, family law or housing, or other legal issues that affect members of Native American communities.
• Cultural competency and lived experience or demonstrated experience working with low-income Native American communities. Experience working with tribes is preferred.
• Ability to work well with a team.
• Ability to think outside of the box and develop creative solutions to problems.
• Attention to detail and willingness to maintain systems, including timekeeping and case management, to facilitate grant reporting and compliance requirements.
• Member of the Washington Bar, the ability to acquire membership through admission by motion, or willing and able to take next bar exam.
• Able to work collaboratively and with a diverse array of clients, co-workers, opposing counsel and public and private entities.
• Ability to travel to tribal communities in Washington state.
• Excellent time management.
Please submit your cover letter, resume, and writing sample to [email protected]
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