Northwest Justice Project (NJP) is a not-for-profit statewide law firm with a mission of Combating 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.
NJP seeks applications from qualified attorneys committed to supporting our mission through the work of our Wenatchee and satellite Omak and Quincy offices serving Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan counties, in North Central Washington. This is a regular full-time position covered by NJP’s collective bargaining agreement. This position is funded for up to one year from the start date, or until December 31, 2026, whichever comes first.
Northwest Justice Project is 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.
Starting salary is based upon years of experience, with an annual salary range starting at $83,548 to $146,692. 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 see full job announcement here: https://nwjustice.org/careers
• Member of the Washington Bar, the ability to acquire membership through admission by motion, or willing and able to take next bar.
• Cultural competence and work experience or lived experience with low-income client communities, communities of color, limited English speakers, persons with disabilities, and/or trauma is preferred.
• Experience in affirmative litigation in state or federal court and experience in addressing systemic issues is a plus. Civil legal aid and related advocacy experience is preferred.
• Interested and willing to pursue civil litigation in areas including but not limited to housing, consumer protection, family law, public benefits, reentry and health care access is preferred.
• Experience representing clients in family law or housing law is preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.
• Willing and able to travel to engage with people throughout the geographic service area of Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan counties.
• Attention to detail and willingness to maintain systems, including timekeeping and case management, to facilitate grant reporting and compliance requirements.
Please send your cover letter (should include description of any experience, personal or professional, with low-income or other marginalized communities), resume, and writing sample, to [email protected]
Please reference Staff Attorney – Wenatchee in your e-mail subject line.
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