Staff Attorney – Native American Unit – Crime Victim Services
Agency Name: Northwest Justice Project
Position / Job Title : Staff Attorney – Native American Unit – Crime Victim Services
Location: Flexible/negotiable in a Northwest Justice Project office
Category : Attorney
Job Description: Northwest Justice Project (NJP) is a not-for-profit statewide 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.
Northwest Justice Project (NJP) seeks applications from qualified attorneys to address the civil legal needs of Native Americans who experience legal issues stemming from crime victimization. The attorney will provide legal assistance to Native Americans throughout Washington State. The Native American Unit (NAU) is a specialized unit that advocates for the rights of Native American individuals and communities, on and off-reservation. NJP is offering an opportunity to work in an exciting and highly mission-driven legal aid environment as part of a statewide legal team.
This is a regular, full-time position. The office location to which the attorney is assigned is flexible, but may be dependent upon available space and must be conducive to collaborating with NAU staff in other locations. NJP has 20 offices located throughout eastern and western Washington. Visit https://nwjustice.org/office-locations for a complete list of possible office locations. The NAU-CV attorney serves clients statewide.
Starting salary is based upon years of experience, with an annual salary range starting at $80,142 to $140,712. NJP offers compensation for those who are regularly asked to use a language other than English in their work. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% paid employee health premiums and significant premium shares for family health premiums, as well as generous time off.
Link to Application: https://nwjustice.org/careers
Other Relevant Links: https://nwjustice.org/home
Application Deadline: June 02, 2025