Jobs & Internships

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) seeks an experienced, bilingual Policy Director.

The Policy Director, in collaboration with the Executive Director and Deputy Directors, will develop and advance the organization’s public policy strategy. This full-time role will be based out of NWIRP’s Seattle office. Applicants must be practicing attorneys and fluent in English and at least one other language, and additional languages are encouraged.

The Policy Director will be part of NWIRP’s management team and will contribute to supporting NWIRP’s mission, vision and values and strategic planning across the organization. The policy director will report to the executive director and work closely with the deputy, legal, and communications directors, and other members of NWIRP’s management team and staff, as the primary bridge between internal goals and external partners.

The Policy Director is expected to travel across Washington State for legislative and executive advocacy, community outreach, and partnership events, with occasional out-of-state travel. This director is also expected to maintain a limited caseload and travel to Immigration Courts in Seattle and Tacoma and USCIS offices in Yakima, Spokane, and Seattle. A valid driver’s license will be required to meet these expectations. The position may involve some evening and weekend work hours.

This position is expected to begin as soon as possible but no later than the end of 2026.

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) seeks a full-time bilingual Legal Advocate to work in our Removal Defense Unit as part of our Seattle office. Applicants must be fluent in English and at least one other language, and additional languages are encouraged. The applicant must be able to start the position as soon as possible. A minimum two-year commitment to the position is expected.

Under the supervision of an attorney, the legal advocate will assist in directly representing immigrant community members in Washington State. Legal Advocates focus primarily on cases involving immigration protections for survivors of crimes, such as domestic violence, and asylum seekers. Additionally, the legal advocate may handle other immigration matters as needed and will help manage and coordinate cases from the prescreen waitlist with other NWIRP staff members.

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) seeks a full-time bilingual Staff Attorney to work in the Community Outreach Unit as part of any of NWIRP’s four offices, with preference for applicants seeking to join the Granger or Wenatchee offices. Applicants must be fluent in English and at least one other language, and additional languages are encouraged. The applicant must be able to start the position as soon as possible. A minimum two-year commitment to the position is expected.

As a staff attorney, you will offer direct representation, individual consultations, and community outreach and education to immigrant community members seeking immigration protections before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and immigration courts. You may also handle additional immigration matters, including cases involving individuals in immigration detention.

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) seeks a full-time bilingual Staff Attorney to work in our Washington Migrant and Asylum Seeker Support program (WA MASS). This role may be based out of any of our four offices located in Granger, Seattle, Tacoma or Wenatchee, WA. Applicants must be fluent in English and at least one other language, with Spanish, French, and Portuguese preferred. The applicant must be able to start the position as soon as possible and is expected to commit to at least two years.

As a staff attorney, you will offer direct representation, individual consultations, and community outreach and education to immigrant community members seeking immigration protections before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and immigration courts. You may also handle additional immigration matters, including cases involving individuals in immigration detention.

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) seeks full-time English-Spanish bilingual attorneys to join NWIRP’s offices in Granger or Wenatchee. Applicants must be fluent in English and Spanish. Additional languages are encouraged. The selected applicants must be able to start their position in 2027, by Fall 2027, with an exact start date to be determined. A minimum two-year commitment to the position is expected.

As a staff attorney, you will offer direct representation, individual consultations, and community outreach and education to immigrant community members seeking immigration protections before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and immigration courts. You may also handle additional immigration matters, including cases involving individuals in immigration detention.

Are you passionate about immigrant rights and eager to contribute to the vital work of the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP), but don’t see a current opening that matches your skills? We’d still love to hear from you! Please apply here to upload a single file document that includes your cover letter, resume, and a list of three references. This will give us the opportunity to consider you for future openings as they arise.