Staff Attorney – CLEAR – Crime Victims
Agency Name: Northwest Justice Project
Position / Job Title : Staff Attorney – CLEAR – Crime Victims
Location: Flexible/negotiable in Washington
Category : Attorney
Job Description: 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.
Link to Application: https://nwjustice.org/careers
Other Relevant Links: https://nwjustice.org/home
Application Deadline: February 28, 2025