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Attorney in Wenatchee, WA

Columbia Legal Services. Apr 19,2016 May 14,2015 Location Wenatchee WA
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Public Interest

Attorney

Litigation - Civil Rights

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

Min 1 yrs required

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Staff Attorney Duties: Focus on cases assigned to our Basic Human Needs Project, which safeguards essential benefits and rights for low-income people, as well as other advocacy including complex litigation or appeals and policy advocacy. Be available to travel occasionally around the state, and may spend some time in Olympia during the legislative session. Work with teams of attorneys on complex litigation including class actions. Identify practices and laws that adversely affect the rights and diminish the benefits for low income populations. Coordinate with other advocacy groups and legal service organizations and the private bar to identify opportunities and execute strategies to advance the law for low income populations.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: Must be members of the Washington State Bar or seek admission as soon as possible after employment. Experience in complex litigation or appeals a plus. Excellent research, writing, negotiation, and analytical skills. Ability and willingness to work well with a team, including meeting deadlines. Demonstrated initiative and creativity. Ability to manage a variety of cases and projects going on simultaneously. Cultural competence and experience working with low-income client communities. Bilingual in Spanish is required.

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