Northwest Justice Project (NJP) is a not-for-profit statewide law firm that pursues its mission of Combating Injustice • Strengthening Communities • Protecting Human Dignity through legal representation, community partnerships, and education.
NJP seeks applications from qualified attorneys committed to supporting our mission through the work of our statewide Eviction Prevention Unit (EPU). These full-time positions are part of the statewide Eviction Prevention Unit (EPU) and report to EPU management. NJP is hiring for three (3) EPU Staff Attorneys who can choose to work out of NJP’s Seattle, Kennewick, or Yakima offices, although preference will be given to candidates who choose to work in Kennewick or Yakima. The EPU Staff Attorneys will primarily serve clients in the central region of Washington, including Wenatchee, Yakima, Benton, and surrounding counties, although coverage may be required in surrounding areas or statewide (through remote appearances or travel if necessary).
NJP 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. Candidates must be willing to be engaged with the community to be served.
Starting salary is based upon years of experience, with an annual salary range of $86,723 to $152,267. 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 review full job announcement 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.
• Litigation experience, with particular experience in Superior Court, tenant rights, and on matters related to housing is preferred.
• Experience in substantive areas, including housing, foreclosure, or other legal issues that affect low-income communities preferred.
• Demonstrated experience and/or connection to NJP’s client communities is also preferred.
• Should be culturally competent and have demonstrated commitment or experience working with low-income client communities, communities of color, limited English speakers and persons with disabilities.
• Travel between counties and representation in different courts required.
• Reliable transportation to travel to courthouses within a region is required.
• Proficiency in a language other than English utilized by our client population is preferred.
Please send your cover letter, resume, and writing sample to [email protected]. Please include Staff Attorney – EPU – Central Region in the subject line.
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