Staff Attorney – Spokane
Agency Name: Northwest Justice Project
Position / Job Title : Staff Attorney – Spokane
Location: Spokane, WA
Category : Attorney
Job Description: 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 the NJP mission through the work in our Spokane Field Office. The main Spokane office also has satellite offices in Colville and
Pullman.
Applicants should be culturally competent and have demonstrated experience working with low-income client communities, communities of color, limited English speakers and persons with disabilities. The ideal candidate would be 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. Experience in affirmative litigation in state or federal court and experience in addressing systemic issues is a plus. Significant civil legal aid and related advocacy experience is preferred.
Northwest Justice Project is especially 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 $73,142 to $133,712. 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: November 08, 2024