Job Announcement

Bilingual CLEAR Attorney

The Northwest Justice Project seeks a bilingual (English/Spanish) attorney to work on its statewide telephone legal "hotline," CLEAR (Coordinated Legal Education, Advice and Referral) to provide legal advice, brief service and referral on civil legal problems. CLEAR attorneys serve as part of a statewide team of legal services advocates who work cooperatively with other providers to provide high quality legal assistance to the State's indigent population. All attorneys will be expected to bring to their work the maturity and commitment necessary to participate as members of a comprehensive, statewide equal justice delivery system.

DUTIES:
1. Conduct client interviews on the telephone. Provide advice and, as appropriate, brief service, which may range from verbal or written advice, to negotiating a resolution on the client's behalf;
2. Use a computerized system for contemporaneous recording of client information and case notes, conflict checking, case management, and determining appropriate referrals;
3. Maintain familiarity with areas of law handled in the intake system and keep abreast of changes in all areas of relevant law;
4. Engage with partners in the legal services delivery system;
5. Develop self-help and legal education materials for the client community;
6. Some attorneys may review and supervise the work of other staff;
7. Keep the Director of CLEAR and/or Director of Advocacy apprised of any matters relating to program integrity and the equal justice needs of the geographic area served including program priorities and delivery system concerns.

SPECIFICATIONS:
1. Prior experience in the practice of poverty law or equivalent experience;
2. Attorneys must be members of the Washington State Bar Association or admitted within a reasonable length of time after employment;
3. Fluency in Spanish required.
4. Willingness to travel occasionally;
5. Technologically independent: possess dependable computer skills in word processing and the ability and interest to learn new software applications necessary for the efficient administration of the project;

SALARY: Salary is dependent upon experience. NJP offers an attractive benefits package, including medical, dental and disability coverage in addition to a law school loan forgiveness program.

APPLICATIONS: Send or email (preference) cover letter explaining your interest in working at CLEAR along with resume, references and writing sample to: Susan Encherman, Director of Administration, Northwest Justice Project, 401 2nd Ave. S., Suite 407, Seattle, Washington 98104 suee@nwjustice.org.


The Northwest Justice Project (NJP) is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in an environment free of barriers and discriminatory practices for its client communities, Board and staff. NJP actively promotes mutual respect, acceptance, teamwork and productivity among people who are diverse in work background, experience, race, color, national origin, sex, age, religious preference, marital status, sexual orientation, sensory, mental or physical abilities, veteran status, or any other perceived differences. This policy strengthens the program while reinforcing its commitment to basic fairness.