[blindlaw] Senior Attorney, Seattle/King County, Washington

Nightingale, Noel Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov
Wed Jun 17 23:17:15 UTC 2009


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401 Second Ave S., Suite 407
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 464-1519 Phone
(206) 903-0526 Fax
Toll Free 1-888-201-1012
TDD 1-888-201-9737
njp at nwjustice.org
www.nwjustice.org
César E. Torres
Executive Director
Senior Attorney, Seattle/King County, Washington`
The Northwest Justice Project, Washington's statewide, publicly funded civil legal aid program, is seeking
applications for a full-time Senior (Managing) Attorney for its Seattle field office serving King County, Washington.
With 14 staff attorneys, NJP's Seattle office is the largest of NJP's field offices. The Senior Attorney is responsible
for leading a dynamic team of experienced lawyers to engage with a highly diverse client community in identifying
and addressing the civil legal needs of low income persons, families and communities in King County. The Senior
Attorney will provide legal work supervision; collaborate with equal justice partners; maintain and enhance client
community relationships; engage in community relations with the bar, judiciary, and other civil justice stakeholders;
assist NJP's statewide administrative staff to address program-wide needs, ensure staff professional development,
respond to personnel related matters and grant compliance; collaborate with NJP advocacy coordinators to motivate
and engage in broad based advocacy on behalf of low income persons statewide; and, participate as a vital member of
NJP's statewide middle management team to promote and achieve NJP's equal justice mission. The Senior Attorney
is expected to ensure that program/office advocacy priorities are effectively addressed through high quality
representation, the use of multiple advocacy tools, including community education, outreach, and policy advocacy
consistent with client needs and program funding restrictions, and that staff attorneys maximize their work for the
greatest efficiency and benefit to the client community as a whole.
QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:
* Maturity and demonstrated commitment to serving low-income persons,
* Ability to work with a highly diverse group of mission-driven lawyers and staff with a range of substantive
law knowledge, experience and expertise
* Excellent communication skills and desire to work with stakeholders in the broader legal community on
meeting the civil legal needs of low income persons in King County
* Minimum of five years experience with evidence of exceptional prior relevant legal work, including a broad
range of litigation and advocacy experience.
* Demonstrated excellent analytical and legal writing skills
* Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to effectively motivate others
* Good organization and time management skills
* Member of the Washington Bar or able to obtain membership through reciprocity
SALARY/BENEFITS: Salary is dependent on experience. NJP offers an attractive benefits package, including
medical, dental and disability coverage and a law school loan forgiveness program for eligible employees.
APPLICATIONS: Email cover letter, resume, references and writing sample by close of business June 26,
2009 Attn: Susan Encherman, Director of Administration: suee at nwjustice.org
The Northwest Justice Project 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. People of color, people who identify as transgender, lesbian, gay, or
bisexual, and those with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. If you need an accommodation to apply, contact Susan
Encherman at the email above.




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