Northwest Justice Project (NJP) is a not-for-profit statewide law firm with a mission of combatting injustice, strengthening communities, and 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 a full-time staff attorney to work at CLEAR, our telephone-based legal aid and referral unit. “CLEAR” stands for Coordinated Legal Education, Advice, and Referral, and CLEAR advocates handle many kinds of civil legal problems, providing advice over the phone, some unbundled services, and referrals where available. CLEAR attorneys serve as part of a statewide team of legal aid advocates who work cooperatively to provide legal assistance to the State's indigent population. Litigation
experience is a plus, though this is not a litigation position. NJP is especially interested in qualified candidates whose professional, personal and/or service experience allows them to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the legal services community.
All NJP attorneys work as part of a comprehensive, statewide equal justice delivery system to ensure that low-income people have access to the legal help they need. The person selected for this role at CLEAR ASL will take on primary responsibility for assisting Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing clients across Washington state who use ASL.
The assigned office location is flexible. A hybrid or remote schedule may be considered if the person hired is eligible under NJP’s Telecommuting Policy. Occasional travel will be necessary for meetings/trainings.
Starting salary is based upon years of experience, with an annual salary range starting at $73,142 to $133,712. We offer 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 details here: https://nwjustice.org/careers
• Member of the Washington Bar, the ability to acquire membership through admission by motion, or willing and able to take next bar exam
• Fluency in American Sign Language preferred;
• Prior experience in the practice of poverty law or equivalent experience;
• Strong interviewing skills and ability to work under pressure with clients in crisis;
• Technological independence – dependable computer skills and the ability and interest to learn new software applications necessary for the efficient administration of the project;
• Ability to contemporaneously document client intake;
• A desire to work with a diversity of clients and colleagues;
• Demonstrated experience with and/or connection to NJP’s client communities is preferred.
Please send your resume, cover letter, and writing sample to [email protected].
Cover letter should include description of relevant experience including personal or professional engagement with low income and diverse communities.
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