Northwest Justice Project (NJP) is a not-for-profit statewide law firm that pursues its mission to combat injustice, strengthen communities and protect human dignity through legal representation, community partnerships, and education. NJP seeks applications from qualified attorneys to undertake mission directed work to address the collateral civil legal needs of persons who have been victims of crime.
This position is one of several assigned to NJP general field service offices throughout the state. In conjunction with other NJP field staff lawyers, the King County VOCA General Legal Services lawyer will provide a full-range of civil legal assistance and representation to crime victims with high priority collateral civil legal needs. The lawyer will collaborate closely with victim and other community and court based advocates, law enforcement, and others to identify and address the most pressing legal needs of crime victims in the region. The lawyer will be expected to provide limited assistance, including advice and brief services, as well as representation in litigation, administrative procedures and other legal matters as resources allow.
The position will work as part of a larger team within NJP and will collaborate as part of a broader team of attorneys serving within the Washington Alliance for Equal Justice. This position is based in the King County Family Law Unit. Applicants should have a desire to work with crime victims and with the agencies that serve them. Although one of the highest legal needs is in family law litigation, applicants should also be interested and willing to pursue litigation in other areas to address collateral impacts of victimization.
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 $80,143 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 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 willing and able to take next bar exam
• At least two years of legal experience in a legal aid or comparable practice
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and willingness to develop and maintain systems to facilitate grant reporting and compliance requirements
• Able to develop and implement systems for case processing (e.g. referral, case triage and followup)
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse partners, client communities, law enforcement, health care providers, guardians, case managers and others
• Cultural competency; especially with immigrants, crime victims, people with disabilities, limited English proficient persons, and seniors
• Commitment to low-income populations. Preference given to those with direct or indirect experience working with domestic violence, sexual assault, and homicide crime victims
• Willingness to work and travel within South King County
• Spanish language ability is a plus, but not required
Please submit a letter of interest, current resume and writing sample to: [email protected]
E-mail subject line should reference Staff Attorney – Crime Victims – Kent.
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