Northwest Justice Project (NJP) is a not-for-profit law firm with a mission of Combating 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 Yakima office seeks a full-time, bilingual (English/Spanish), experienced legal assistant to assist attorneys who primarily work in the areas of housing law, family law, public benefits law, employment law, and consumer protection.
Please review 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.
Bilingual Spanish/English required.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and current resume to resume@nwjustice.org. Email subject line should clearly reference “Bilingual Legal Assistant – Yakima”.
Cover letter should include description of relevant experience including personal or professional engagement with low income and diverse communities.