Northwest Justice Project

Executive Director

Seattle, Washington

The Northwest Justice Project (NJP) is seeking nominations and applications for the position of Executive Director. Northwest Justice Project is Washington’s largest publicly funded legal aid program. Each year NJP provides critical civil legal assistance and representation to thousands of low-income people in cases affecting basic human needs such as family safety and security, housing preservation, protection of income, access to health care, education, and other basic needs.

With a staff of 340 and with 21 offices in Washington State, NJP pursues its mission through legal counsel and representation, community partnerships, and education to empower clients and combat injustice in all its forms. After 17+ years of consistent executive leadership and a recent period of significant organizational growth, NJP is poised for a new chapter of impact. The incoming Executive Director will have the opportunity to strategically review and guide the organization through structural, team, and programmatic advancements in alignment with NJP’s values.

Reporting to the Board of Directors and working closely with the Deputy Director and Senior Leadership Team, the Executive Director will collaboratively lead all aspects of both internal and external strategy to advance NJP’s mission and impact and will ensure NJP’s commitment to antiracism and equity both internally and in program work. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with deep knowledge of the roles that advocacy, social justice, and legal aid can and should play at community, state, and nationwide levels. The new Executive Director will be a seasoned manager with 10+ years of progressive leadership experience managing complex organizational processes and design, community and funder relations, and strong legal teams. The ideal candidate will hold a JD (preferably able to practice law in Washington State) and will bring strategic vision, seasoned management skill, relevant functional expertise and lived experience, and a track record of success in the leadership of values-based, legal services teams.

Success in this role will require an agile, innovative, and energetic leader with strong shared leadership values, a collaborative leadership style, and a deep equity fluency who is an effective communicator and champion for the work of NJP both internally and externally.

The anticipated base salary range for the role is $220,000 – 275,000. In addition, NJP provides a competitive benefits package.

TO APPLY

More information about the Northwest Justice Project may be found at: nwjustice.org

This search is being led by Katherine Jacobs and Linda Chavers of NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s candidate portal.

The Northwest Justice Project is an equal opportunity employer and proudly values diversity.
Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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