The 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. Our Longview office serves the Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties.
NJP seeks applications from qualified attorneys committed to supporting our mission in our Longview office.
Please see full job description here: https://nwjustice.org/careers
Washington State Bar Association membership in good standing, the ability to acquire membership through admission by motion, or ability to take the next Washington bar exam is required.
Prior experience in all aspects of civil litigation with emphasis on issues that impact low-income persons in Washington is a plus.
Family Law and/or Public Benefits Law and/or Employment Law and/or Civil Rights Law experience is a plus.
Experience in affirmative litigation in state or federal court and experience in addressing systemic issues is a plus.
Significant civil legal aid and related advocacy experience is preferred.
Applicants should be culturally competent and have demonstrated experience working with low-income client communities, communities of color, limited English speakers and persons with disabilities.
Willingness to work in Longview and travel throughout Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties is necessary.
Demonstrated experience and/or connection to NJP’s client communities is preferred. Northwest Justice Project 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. Must be willing to be engaged with the
community to be served.
Please send a cover letter that includes descriptions of any experience, personal or professional, with low-income or other marginalized communities, resume and writing sample to [email protected].