ATTORNEY CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY, POST-CONVICTION AND CIVIL LEGAL AID

ATTORNEY SERVICES CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY POST CONVICTION AND CIVIL LEGAL AID TIMBERLAND LEGAL AID LONGVIEW, WA 98632 PART TIME, ONE YEAR IN DURATION

Join our growing team at Timberland Legal Aid (TLA). We're on a mission to deliver justice in the civil courts for those facing threats to their livelihood, family, and wellness. Through education, advocacy, and engagement, we stand as a beacon for underserved individuals. TLA provides vital free legal assistance to those in extreme poverty, ensuring access to justice for those who cannot afford the services of a lawyer. Join us in championing fairness and fighting for the rights of those in need.

Overview of Time Required and General Responsibilities:

25 Hours per month in which two (2) full two-hour Legal Clinics are held with clients screened and coordinated by TLA staff. In addition, four (4) hours of pre and post Legal Clinic preparation are included, and seventeen (17) hours of casework for individual cases that arise out of the Legal Clinics and agreed upon by TLA's Leadership Team.

Rate of Pay:

$165 per hour, billed monthly to CWLA. At full utilization, $49,500 for one-year of service under the contract.

Areas of Law:

This position is specifically targeted at responding to the greatest needs in the Communities we serve: People in Poverty with a variety of civil legal challenges which are barriers to justice and their self-sufficiency.

Legal issues could include:

Record Vacatur, Legal Financial Obligations (LFO) Relief, Driver and Professional License Reinstatement, addressing Housing Discrimination, Employment Disputes, Consumer Protection, and Family Law Issues. A contract attorney providing services under this contract will focus on the civil legal issues that impact individuals with a conviction in their background. Our agency collaborates with several part-time staff, volunteer and part-time contracted attorneys. We provide free civil legal assistance across several rural counties in Washington State. Our clients are extremely low-income, under 200% of Federal Poverty Level, and our services are free to eligible clients.

Qualifications:

Active License to Practice Law in Washington State in good standing. Four (4) years of experience in related areas of practice. (Under this contract record vacatur experience is key). Licensed to drive in Washington State. Attorneys or law firms accepting this contract must hold professional liability insurance.

Length of Contract:

One year. It is possible that additional funding will be realized, and the position could be extended.

More Detailed Responsibilities:

• Pre-Schedule Legal Clinics with TLA Case Managers.
• Screen for client conflicts and review client files in advance of Legal Clinics.
• Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action.
• Consult with clients and provide advice, counsel, instructions, recommendations for legal forms, review of legal forms prepared by clients, assistance in filling out legal forms.
• Provide case notes with specific instructions for clients to follow and references to the law and forms clients need to move their cases forward.
• Keep files organized for follow-up appointments with clients.
• If clients require a higher level of service, escalate those issues to the TLA Leadership Team for consideration.
• Upon discussion and approval by TLA Leadership Team, provide limited and full representation for clients who present with significant barriers to self-representation.
• As appropriate, within the scope of a limited or full representation, and with ongoing conversations with

TLA's Leadership Team:

appear in court, negotiate, or draft letters and/or documents and forms for clients.

Contractor Maintains:

• Their own workspace but may use TLA office space to meet with clients or other tasks.
• Their own computer and access to appropriate software, programs, and staff support.
• Their own MCLE required training responsibilities and licensing requirements.
• Their own schedule and informs TLA Case Managers of their availability.
• Their own separate business and law practice.

Work Schedule:

The TLA team works 9am to 4pm Monday through Friday and Legal Clinics will take place during those hours. Clinics may be held in-person, over the phone or via Zoom. It is best to set up a consistent monthly schedule for the Legal Clinics, but there is flexibility on which days and times work best for the Contractor's schedule.

How to apply:

Send a cover letter and a resume to this email: Info@timberlandla.org

Subject Line:

Post-Conviction Legal Aid Attorney Contract The Cover letter should address the type of work you currently do and the type of work you enjoy, and your interest in Public Service Law.

Questions:

call 360-787-9242 with any questions and ask for Lori.

Job Types:

Part-time, Contract Pay:

$165.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

Criminal Record Vacatur:

4 years (Required)

Language:

English and another Language (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driving License in Washington State? (Required) Washington State Bar License in good standing (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Longview, WA 98632 (Preferred)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Longview, WA 98632