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 an experienced Legal Assistant to join its Foreclosure Prevention Unit (FPU). The FPU Legal Assistant will maintain a professional working relationship with colleagues, program partners, the client community, the legal community, and the community-at-large; will understand and demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of low-income persons; will want to work in a challenging, fast-paced, mission-driven environment; will understand program accountability as a publicly funded service entity; and will be excited to learn.
This is a full-time position with a statewide unit. The physical office to which the Legal Assistant is assigned is flexible, but dependent upon available space. A hybrid work schedule is possible if requirements of NJP’s telecommuting policy are met.
Please see full job announcement here: https://nwjustice.org/careers
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.
Please send your cover letter and resume to resume@nwjustice.org. Please reference Legal Assistant FPU in your e-mail subject line.