Northwest Justice Project (NJP) is a not-for-profit 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.
NJP seeks applications from qualified attorneys committed to supporting our mission in Thurston, Mason, and Lewis counties working out of our Olympia office. This is a temporary (6 month) full-time position.
Olympia is the capital of Washington State and offers significant opportunities for professional growth and development.
Starting salary is based upon years of experience, with an annual salary range starting at $83,548 to $146,692. 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, or if licensed in another state, able to gain admission by motion.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Interested and willing to pursue civil litigation or other advocacy in areas including but not limited to housing, consumer protection, family law, public benefits, reentry, and health care access.
• Attention to detail and willingness to develop and maintain systems to facilitate grant reporting and compliance requirements.
• Able to develop and implement systems for case processing (e.g. referral, case triage and follow-up).
• Ability to engage and work collaboratively with diverse partners, client communities, law enforcement, health care providers, guardians, case managers, and others.
• Demonstrated cultural competence with immigrants, persons of color, limited English speakers, persons with disabilities, and other diverse communities.
• Commitment to providing civil legal services to the poor.
• Ability to travel within office service area consisting of Thurston, Mason, and Lewis counties.
Please send your cover letter, resume, and writing sample to [email protected]. Cover letter should include description of any past experience, personal or professional, with low income or other marginalized communities. Please include “Temporary Staff Attorney – Olympia” in the subject line of your email.
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