Bilingual Staff Attorney – CLEAR CV

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, bilingual in Spanish and English, 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 especially 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 is flexible. A hybrid or remote schedule may be considered if the person hired is eligible under NJP’s Telecommuting Policy. Occasional travel will be necessary for meetings/trainings.

Please see details here: https://nwjustice.org/careers