Nonprofit

Legal Assistant – Veterans Unit – Seattle

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Seattle, WA
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Application Deadline:
    August 8, 2025
    Salary:
    USD $57,170 - $92,246 / year
    Salary is based upon years of experience. This is a non-exempt position.
    Cause Areas:
    Veterans, Legal Assistance

    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’s Veterans Unit seeks a full-time, experienced legal assistant to support our fast-paced attorneys. The primary practice areas include VA benefits, VA healthcare, and housing. This position is located in our Seattle office. A hybrid schedule may be possible under NJP’s current telecommuting policy. This is a full-time position. Occasional travel to partner organizations required.

    Please see full job announcement here: https://nwjustice.org/careers

    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’s Veterans Unit seeks a full-time, experienced legal assistant to support our fast-paced attorneys. The primary practice areas include VA benefits, VA healthcare, and housing. This position is located in our Seattle office. A hybrid schedule may be possible under NJP’s current telecommuting policy. This is a full-time position. Occasional travel to partner organizations required.

    Please see full job announcement here: https://nwjustice.org/careers

    Benefits

    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.

    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.

    Location

    On-site
    Seattle, WA, USA

    How to Apply

    Submit a letter of interest and current resume to Human Resources at resume@nwjustice.org. Cover letter and email subject line should clearly reference “Legal Assistant – King County – Veterans”.

    Cover letter should include description of any past experience, personal or professional, with low income or other marginalized communities. Northwest Justice Project is especially interested in qualified candidates whose professional, personal and/or service experience allow them to contribute to and support the legal aid community’s commitment to race equity.

    Submit a letter of interest and current resume to Human Resources at resume@nwjustice.org. Cover letter and email subject line should clearly reference “Legal Assistant – King…

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