The Northwest Justice Project (NJP) is a not-for-profit statewide law firm that pursues its mission through legal representation, community partnerships, and education to combat injustice and promote the long-term well-being of low-income individuals, families, and communities throughout Washington State. NJP seeks applications from qualified attorneys committed to supporting our mission through the work of our Seattle office serving King County. This is a full-time position.
JOB DUTIES: The King County staff attorney will undertake a range of duties including, but not limited to:
• Work collaboratively with office team to provide day to day legal assistance and direct representation to eligible clients referred to the King County office in all relevant forums, including state, federal and tribal courts, administrative agencies and appellate courts.
• Use strategic methods and a broad range of advocacy tools in multiple forums to address high priority client needs, with particular focus on legal needs of persons and groups that experience special barriers to accessing civil legal services, including immigrants, youth, seniors, disabled persons, and other groups.
• Develop collaborative working relationships with a statewide network of advocates working on similar issues throughout the state and participate in advocacy task forces or work groups to address systemic issues that impact seniors, low-income persons and communities in Washington.
• Engage with client community and participate in legal education events for client groups, social and human services providers, justice system stakeholders, and serve as a resource to other advocates on areas of current or acquired expertise. Utilize NJP’s case management and timekeeping systems and comply with all applicable regulatory requirements and reporting needs.
• Help identify and develop on-line resources for use by attorneys and/or unrepresented litigants on matters within areas of expertise.
• Support the work of NJP partners, private attorneys, programs serving the needs of unrepresented litigants, other legal aid providers and interested parties and organizations addressing the legal needs of low-income persons.
Successful applicants for the housing/consumer position will have at least 8 years of experience handling all aspects of civil litigation with an emphasis on housing and consumer issues that impact low-income persons. The candidate should have significant experience in affirmative litigation in state or federal court and experience in addressing systemic issues. Applicants should be culturally competent and have demonstrated experience working with low-income client communities, communities of color, limited English and persons with disabilities. Washington State Bar Association membership in good standing, the ability to acquire membership through reciprocity, or ability to take the next Washington bar exam is required. Significant civil legal aid and related advocacy experience is strongly preferred.
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, current resume and writing sample to: Karen Holland at [email protected]. Letters of interest and subject line should clearly reference “King County Attorney – Housing and Consumer” position. Date of availability should be noted in cover letter. Include proficiency in languages other than English on the resume. Application deadline: March 20, 2017.