Staff Attorney

Core responsibilities:

• Provide oversight for contracted attorneys, interns/externs, and program volunteers
• Support the 2SLGBTQIA+ Legal Clinic and Attorney Referral Programs
• Contribute to outreach and recruitment of attorney volunteers & referral partners
• Identify and serve as co-counsel or direct counsel for clients in negotiations and litigation
• Develop and deliver trainings to client groups, community organizations, and legal audiences

This role creates positive change by providing high-quality legal services to 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, families, and communities in Washington, advancing community-centered impact litigation, contributing to legislative advocacy strategies, and shaping legal education initiatives to promote dignity and respect within the legal system.

Required qualifications:

• Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Active Washington State Bar Association Member in good standing
• Two or more years of experience as an attorney, or comparable non-attorney experience serving low-income clients in legal aid or public-interest settings
• Working knowledge of local and national civil rights caselaw
• Experience or working knowledge in LGBTQIA+ rights, civil rights, anti-discrimination, healthcare/insurance law, employment law, housing law, or family law

Salary: $85,000-$100,000 annually (depending on experience). Remote work option available for Washington State residents.

QLaw Foundation of Washington promotes the dignity and respect of 2SLGBTQIA+ Washingtonians within the legal system through advocacy, education, and legal assistance, empowering communities through legal education, know-your-rights materials, and relationship-building spaces.