Job Title: Staff Attorney, Housing Justice Project (HJP)
Job Type: Full-time salaried position
Salary & Benefits: Salary DOE (approx. $85,000 to $90,000), health insurance and generous leave policy
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Start Date: February 10, 2025
Mission Statement
Central WA Legal Aid (CWLA) is an organization that serves the most vulnerable of our community by providing expedited and intensive legal advocacy and problem-solving strategies. We strive to change the culture of the legal field by prioritizing and understanding the populations we serve.
Nature of Work and Position Duties
The primary responsibility of the HJP Staff Attorney will be to represent low-income tenants in unlawful detainer cases. More specifically, the HJP Staff Attorney will be expected to work with CWLA staff and volunteers to provide professional, client-centered representation to low-income individuals facing eviction-related issues in Yakima and Kittitas County Superior Courts.
Essential HJP Staff Attorney Functions
• Prepare and manage a high-volume caseload requiring frequent negotiations with opposing parties and court appearances.
• Develop and maintain relationships with opposing counsel, the court, and the community.
• Use, participate in, and cooperate with other programs operated by CWLA to improve existing legal services
Experience and Qualifications
• Licensed to practice law in Washington.
• Knowledge of Washington housing law, or a commitment to learn this specialized field.
• Litigation and direct client management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with low-income clients, individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds, survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, or individuals from historically marginalized and oppressed communities preferred.
• Established commitment to providing legal assistance to low-income clients preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Zoom, and LegalServer or similar case management software preferred.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described above are representative of those required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; interact with computer screens and manipulate essential computer components (i.e., mouse and keyboard). Mobility around the office, and abilities to bend/stoop, push/pull, and perform unassisted lifting consistent with the job duties are required.
To Apply
For consideration, submit a resume to Quinn Dalan, Executive Director, at director@cwlegalaid.org.
CWLA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetics, disability, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status. In addition to federal law requirements, CWLA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
