Bilingual Staff Attorney – Farmworker Unit

Northwest Justice Project (NJP) is a not-for-profit statewide 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 qualified bilingual (English/Spanish) attorney candidates committed to supporting our mission through the work of our Farmworker Unit (FWU). The FWU is a statewide unit that provides legal assistance to low-income agricultural workers throughout Washington. NJP is offering an opportunity to work in an exciting and highly mission driven legal aid environment working as part of a statewide legal team.

There is one full-time position open. Locations include Yakima, Omak, and Tri-Cities. Assigned location may be limited based on office capacity.

NJP seeks an attorney who has a strong interest in working with farmworker communities and is committed to actively engaging with and serving communities in rural areas. The attorney must be bilingual in English and Spanish and culturally competent to address the legal needs of farmworkers and their communities.

Successful applicants will have demonstrated interest in one or more areas of high priority legal need for farmworkers, such as employment and civil rights, a demonstrated ability to establish trust and connections with low-income client communities, and have a strong interest in conducting outreach and undertaking a broad range of advocacy strategies.

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