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.
Northwest Justice Project (NJP) is seeking an attorney for the Skagit Justice Project, a collaboration between NJP and Skagit Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (SDVSAS) in an innovative program to provide legal services and advocacy to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking throughout Skagit and Island Counties. The attorney will provide legal representation, outreach and collaboration with the DVSAS agencies in Skagit and Island and community agencies to improve victim services to underserved Skagit and Island County communities, including immigrants, Native Americans, farmworkers, BIPOC, limited English proficient persons, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community and seniors. The attorney will be based in a Mount Vernon office working closely with DVSAS legal advocates and community groups to lower challenges to access legal services and victim services. The position is funded by a 3-year grant.
The successful applicant for this position should have a desire to work with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and to collaborate closely with DVSAS advocates. While the majority of the work is focused in family law and protection from domestic violence and sexual assault, applicants should be interested in civil litigation in other areas including housing, consumer protection, public benefits, health care, and limited immigration matters such as U and T-visa applications and VAWA self-petitions, as needed to provide support to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
Starting salary is based upon years of experience, with an annual salary range starting at $73,142 to $133,712. 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 that includes 100% paid employee health premiums and significant premium shares for family health premiums, as well as generous time off.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Member of the Washington Bar, the ability to acquire membership through admission by motion, or willing and able to take next bar exam.
• Experience working with domestic violence, sexual assault, and economic crime victims.
• Cultural competency and experience working directly with immigrants, tribal communities, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, and limited-English-proficient persons.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and willingness to develop and maintain systems to facilitate grant reporting and compliance requirements.
• Must be willing and able to engage with the community to be served, travel within Skagit and Island Counties and occasionally, to nearby counties. This includes a physical presence within service area for engagement, outreach, and development of relationships.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse partners, client communities, law enforcement, health care providers, guardians, case managers and others.
• Experience working directly with low-income persons is desirable.
• Spanish language ability is preferred.
Please submit your cover letter, resume, and writing sample to [email protected]. Email subject line should clearly reference “Staff Attorney – Skagit Justice Project” position
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