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.
Northwest Justice Project (NJP) will receive funding from the City of Seattle Human Services Department to provide legal services to seniors (age 60 and older). NJP seeks applications from qualified attorneys committed to supporting our mission and serving seniors. Applicants must be willing to engage with the community to be served as well as with other advocates and professionals who provide advanced care planning and a broad range of other services to seniors.
This is a full-time, regular position funded for one year, with a strong history of renewal. The position is based in Seattle and reports to the King County Public Benefits/Special Projects Unit Managing Attorney.
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 State Bar Association, or if licensed in another state, able to gain admission by motion.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated competence in working with diverse individuals and communities and specifically seniors and persons with disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain successful relationships with community organizations, other advocates, and governmental agencies.
• Commitment to providing civil legal services to the poor.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other advocates, service providers and client groups.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of lawyers, clients and colleagues.
• Demonstrated cultural competence with immigrants, persons of color, persons with disabilities (including cognitive disabilities) and other diverse communities.
• Ability to travel within the service area.
• Attention to detail and willingness to develop and maintain systems to facilitate grant reporting and compliance requirements.
• Experience in civil litigation or administrative law experience helpful.
• Experience working with seniors and older adults desired.
• Expertise in the legal issues impacting seniors is a plus.
• Experience with administrative law, particularly with health care and public benefits preferred.
Submit a letter of interest, current resume and writing sample to [email protected]. Cover letter and email subject line should clearly reference “Staff Attorney –King County Seniors.”
Cover letter should include description of any experience, personal or professional, with low income or other marginalized communities.
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