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.
NJP seeks a full-time attorney to work at CLEAR CV. CLEAR (Coordinated Legal Education, Advice, and Referral) is NJP’s telephone-based legal assistance and referral unit. CLEAR CV is the part of CLEAR dedicated to serving the needs of crime victims. CLEAR CV works closely with victim services agencies across Washington to address the civil legal needs of crime victims, including survivors of domestic violence. The attorneys meet telephonically with clients to provide advice, some unbundled services, and, where available, referrals to an NJP field office or other resource for more extended assistance if
needed. CLEAR CV attorneys work to secure the immediate safety, ongoing protection, and family law needs of their clients. CLEAR CV also addresses crime victims’ other civil legal needs (around, for example, housing, consumer debt, education, employment, and public assistance) as part of the crime victim service response.
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. This position involves no litigation, but litigation experience is a plus. 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.
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.
Starting salary is based upon years of experience, with an annual salary range starting at $80,142 to $140,712. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which 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, willing and able to take next bar exam, or if licensed in another state, able to gain admission by motion.
• Strong, trauma-informed interviewing skills and the ability to work under pressure with clients in crisis.
• A nuanced understanding of domestic and intimate partner violence.
• The ability to contemporaneously document client intake.
• Technological independence: dependable computer skills and the ability and interest to learn new skills and software applications as necessary for the efficient administration of the project.
• Attention to detail and willingness to develop and maintain systems to facilitate grant reporting and compliance requirements.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other advocates, service providers, and client groups.
• Prior experience in the practice of poverty law or equivalent experience.
• Cultural competency, especially with survivors of domestic violence and other crime victims, as well as immigrants, people with disabilities, limited English proficient persons, and seniors.
• Demonstrated experience with and/or connection to NJP’s client communities is preferred.
• Experience working with survivors of domestic violence/intimate partner violence, especially survivors from historically marginalized populations, low-income populations, and/or immigrant populations is preferred.
Please apply by sending your cover letter, resume, and writing sample to [email protected]; Please clearly note “Staff Attorney – CLEAR CV" in the subject line.
Cover letter should include description of any past experience, personal or professional, with low income or other marginalized communities.
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