Staff Attorney
Agency Name: Northwest Consumer Law Center
Position / Job Title : Staff Attorney
Location: Preference for candidates in King County, open to fully-remote work
Category : Attorney
Job Description: REPORTS TO: Amanda Martin, Executive Director
LOCATION: Preference for candidates in King County, Washington; open to fully-remote work for the right candidate in other locations throughout Washington State.
TO APPLY: Please send a resume and cover letter to amanda@nwclc.org by May 3, 2024.
SALARY: Full-time; $72,500 to $83,000.
About NWCLC: We envision a world where there is justice for all, regardless of income. To achieve that vision, we are committed to fighting corporate abuse and civil inequities in Washington's legal system. Through direct representation and litigation, NWCLC helps thousands of families avoid financial devastation. We also advise consumer lawyers, write amicus briefs, host a pro-se bankruptcy clinic, offer webinars, and serve as consumer justice advocates. Why join our team? We're a young and nimble organization that has an impact larger than our size – reaching a population that often falls through the justice gap. Our staff and board have the opportunity to help shape the direction of the organization, the issues we tackle, and the way we grow. We are on the front lines of legislative advocacy, teaming up with legislators and political leaders at the local, state, and national levels. Our victories and hard work continue to help Washingtonians. We already had an exciting and impactful victory when Governor Inslee signed SB 5408 into law, raising the homestead exemption to the county median sale price and helping keep people in their homes during tough times.
About the Position: In this role, you will represent low-income consumers fighting back against automobile fraud, predatory lending, debt collection abuses, and more. You'll work under the leadership of our Executive Director, have the support of our legal assistant, and receive mentorship from board members with years of consumer law experience.
The duties and expectations include:
• Providing zealous, competent, and compassionate legal advice, services, and representation to a high volume of clients;
• Maintaining sufficient monthly billing to paying clients of our sliding-scale “low bono” legal services programs;
• Timely and thoroughly reporting on case status and outcomes;
• Timely and thoroughly reporting on case status and outcomes; • Performing client-related administrative tasks such as court filing, mailing, and document gathering; and
• Participating in education, outreach, and development-related activities.
Qualifications: Required qualifications include:
• License to practice law in Washington State;
• A minimum of one year of litigation experience; • Excellent legal research and writing skills;
• Excellent written, verbal, and telephonic communication skills; and
• Punctuality and reliability.
These qualifications are not essential, but highly preferred:
• Prior legal aid and/or consumer law experience;
• Proficiency in Spanish or other languages; and
• An interest in growing with our organization as we evolve.
Compensation & Benefits: NWCLC pays on a competitive salary scale, commensurate with years of experience. Compensation based on experience for this position will range between $72,500 and $83,000 annually. This position is based in Seattle with a flex remote/in office policy. Benefits include 15 days of PTO, paid sick leave, paid federal holidays, and paid medical/dental insurance after a 60 day probation period.
Application Process: Please send a brief cover letter and resume to Amanda Martin at amanda@nwclc.org. We accept applications on a rolling basis, with priority given to those received before May 10, 2024. Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Link to Application: http://nwclc.org/join-our-team/
Other Relevant Links: http://nwclc.org/