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 an 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 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 assigned office location for this job is flexible. The role can be performed in a primarily remote setting, provided that the person can travel for in-person staff meetings and conferences as needed, and that other required working conditions for telecommuting are met. This is a fulltime position.
Starting salary is based upon years of experience, with an annual salary range starting at $80,142 to $140,712. NJP offers additional 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.
Please see full job announcement here: https://nwjustice.org/careers
• Member of the Washington Bar or able to obtain Washington license by motion or willing and able to take next bar exam.
• 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 cover letter (should include description of any experience, personal or professional, with low-income or other marginalized communities), resume, and writing sample, to [email protected]
Please clearly reference “Staff Attorney – CLEAR” in the email subject line.
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