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Litigation - General/Commercial Attorney in Vancouver, WA

Northwest Justice Project Feb 21,2020 Location Vancouver WA
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Public Interest

Attorney

Litigation - General (consumer)

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Staff Attorney The candidate will work collaboratively with their office teams to provide day-to-day legal assistance and direct representation to eligible clients referred to the office in all relevant forums, including state, federal, administrative agencies, and appellate courts. Will uUse strategic methods and a broad range of advocacy tools in multiple forums to address high priority client needs, with particular focus on legal needs of persons and groups that experience special barriers to accessing civil legal services, including immigrants, youth, seniors, disabled persons, and other groups. Develop collaborative working relationships with a statewide network of advocates working on similar issues throughout the state and participate in advocacy task forces or work groups to address systemic issues that affect seniors, low-income persons, and communities in Washington. Engage with client community members and organizations, participate in legal education events for client groups, social and human services providers, engage with justice system stakeholders, and serve as a resource to other advocates on areas of current or acquired expertise. Utilize firm's’s case management and timekeeping systems and comply with all applicable regulatory requirements and reporting needs. Support the work of firm's partners including the local volunteer lawyer program, private attorneys, programs serving the needs of unrepresented litigants, other legal aid providers and interested parties and organizations addressing the legal needs of low-income persons. Must be Member of the Washington Bar, willing and able to take next Bar exam, or if licensed in another state, able to gain admission by motion. Must have strong oral and written communication skills. Experience in affirmative litigation in state or federal court and experience in addressing systemic issues is a plus. Significant civil legal aid and related advocacy experience is also preferred. Should be culturally competent and have demonstrated experience working with low-income client communities, communities of color, limited English speakers and persons with disabilities.

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