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Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. is hiring an attorney to work in its White Mountain Apache Legal Services Office (located in Fort Apache, Arizona). The program serves nine counties in Arizona and eleven Indian Reservations. The Fort Apache Office serves Apache, Navajo and Gila counties, located in Northeastern Arizona in the scenic White Mountain area. The community is a somewhat isolated recreational area, with outstanding skiing, fishing and hunting. The present staff consists of Managing Attorney, Staff Attorney, Tribal Court Advocate and support staff. Some travel to other communities in Navajo, Gila and Apache counties may be required
*Minimum Requirements*
* Applicants must be a member of the Arizona Bar, eligible for admission to the Arizona Bar, or pass the next exam; applicants licensed 2 years in another jurisdiction may practice by special rule. Criminal background check required.
* Applicants must exhibit a high degree of sensitivity to the problems of the low -income community and should be able to work with low income and community groups. They should have initiative, good communication skills and the ability to work well in a multi- cultural setting.
* Applicants should be knowledgeable in the area of general civil practice on behalf of the low-income community.
We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about practicing law and committed to providing exceptional service to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $58,656.00 - $101,915.00 per year
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
* Fort Apache, AZ 85926 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Fort Apache, AZ 85926: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
DESCRIPTION:
Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. (SALA) provides free legal assistance to low-income people over 9 counties and 11 Indian Reservations in Southeastern Arizona. We are seeking to fill positions in our Casa Grande and Sacaton offices.
The attorney assigned to the Casa Grande office will make regular appearances in Pinal County Superior Court, the county's Justice Court precincts, and various administrative tribunals. Travel to meet with clients and appear at hearings across the county is required. Much of the work involves landlord/tenant, family, and consumer law. The attorney will participate in community outreach at locations throughout the county to increase public awareness of legal aid services. Casa Grande, located halfway between Phoenix and Tucson, is a vibrant, multicultural city offering a family-oriented environment with easy access to urban amenities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicants must be a member of the Arizona Bar or be willing to take the next bar exam. Applicants licensed at least two years in another jurisdiction may practice by special rule, Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. 38. Criminal background check required.
- Applicants should have zero to five years' experience, including internships and third-year practice under the supervision of a licensed attorney.
- Applicants must exhibit a high degree of sensitivity to the problems of the low-income community and be able to work with low income and community groups. They should have initiative, good communication skills, and the ability to work well in a multi-cultural setting
- Applicants should be knowledgeable in the area of general civil practice on behalf of the low-income community. Spanish fluency is preferred and rewarded.
COMPENSATION:
Salary range $58,656-$101,915 DOE; Up to five percent additional compensation to individuals fluent in Spanish. Payment of bar exam and admission fees for those not yet admitted. Student loan repayment assistance. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility. Excellent benefits package including health insurance, disability insurance, and pension plan. Excellent work/life balance with thirty-five hour workweeks and generous leave provisions
EOE:
We are committed to an environment of mutual respect, collaboration, and equal opportunity for all employees, and strongly encourage applications from people of color, immigrants, people affected by mass incarceration, and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups. We believe in building and sustaining an organization that is reflective of the communities we serve, and is diverse in work background, experience, education, race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental and physical abilities. We believe that the resulting diversity is both a source of program strength and a matter of fundamental human fairness.
CONTACT:
Hiring Committee
Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc.
Continental Building
2343 E. Broadway Blvd, Suite 200; Tucson AZ 85719-6007
(52 / Fax: (52
Email:
DEADLINE: Open Until Filled; Submit cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references
About the Company
Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. (SALA) is hiring a Managing Attorney to work in its Sierra Vista office. SALA serves nine counties in Arizona and eleven Indian Reservations. The office provides legal services to Cochise, Graham, and Greenlee County residents.
About the Role
The Managing Attorney will be required to supervise a staff attorney and two paralegals. This individual will provide civil legal services in a variety of cases including contested domestic relations, evictions, public benefits, and consumer cases.
Responsibilities
- Supervise a staff attorney and two paralegals.
- Provide civil legal services in a variety of cases including contested domestic relations, evictions, public benefits, and consumer cases.
Qualifications
- Applicants must have at least five years of legal experience, including supervisory experience.
- Must be a member of the Arizona Bar or pass the next exam; applicants licensed for 2 years in another jurisdiction may practice by special rule.
- Experience in legal services is helpful.
Required Skills
- Exhibit a high degree of sensitivity to the problems of the low-income community.
- Ability to work with low income and community groups.
- Initiative and effective communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a multi-cultural setting.
- Knowledgeable in the area of general civil practice on behalf of the low-income community
- Up to 5% additional compensation available to individuals fluent in Spanish.
Pay range and compensation package
Salary range $58,656 - $101,915 DOE plus Management Premium of $10,000. SALA provides financial assistance to attorneys responsible for law school loans. SALA has an excellent benefits package including health insurance, pension plan, and generous leave provisions. SALA will pay up to $3000 to support relocation to Arizona.
Equal Opportunity Statement
EOE: SALA is committed to equal employment opportunities for all workers, regardless of race, gender, disability, or other protected class status. SALA is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws and regulations. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply.
DEADLINE
Open Until Filled; submit cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
STAFF ATTORNEY – SHOW LOW & FORT APACHE, AZ
DESCRIPTION:
Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. is hiring an attorney to work in its White Mountain Legal Services Office (located in Show Low, Arizona) and its White Mountain Apache Legal Services Office (located in Fort Apache, Arizona). The program serves nine counties in Arizona and eleven Indian Reservations. The Show Low office services Navajo, Apache, and Gila Counties. The Fort Apache Office serves Apache County, located in Northeastern Arizona in the scenic White Mountain area. The community is a somewhat isolated recreational area, with outstanding skiing, fishing and hunting. The present staff consists of Managing Attorney, Tribal Court Advocate and support staff. Some travel to other communities in Navajo, Gila and Apache counties may be required
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicants must be a member of the Arizona Bar, eligible for admission to the Arizona Bar, or pass the next exam; applicants licensed 2 years in another jurisdiction may practice by special rule. Applicants should have zero to five years’ experience.
- Applicants must exhibit a high degree of sensitivity to the problems of the low-income community and should be able to work with low income and community groups. They should have initiative, good communication skills and the ability to work well in a multi- cultural setting.
- Applicants should be knowledgeable in the area of general civil practice on behalf of the low-income community.
COMPENSATION:
Salary range $58,656 - $101,915 DOE; Up to five percent additional compensation to individuals fluent in Spanish. Payment of bar exam and admission fees for those not yet admitted. Student loan repayment assistance. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility. Excellent benefits package including health insurance, disability insurance, and pension plan. Excellent work/life balance with thirty-five-hour workweeks and generous leave provisions. SALA will pay up to $3,000 to support relocation to Arizona.
EOE: We are committed to an environment of mutual respect, collaboration, and equal opportunity for all employees, and strongly encourage applications from people of color, immigrants, people who have been affected by mass incarceration, and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups. We believe in building and sustaining an organization that is reflective of the communities we serve, and is diverse in work background, experience, education, race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, or sensory, mental and physical abilities. We believe that the resulting diversity is both a source of program strength and a matter of fundamental human fairness.
CONTACT:
Hiring Committee
Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc.
Continental Building
2343 E. Broadway Blvd, Suite 200; Tucson AZ 85719-6007
(52 / Fax: (52
Email:
DEADLINE: Open Until Filled; Submit cover letter, resume and three references
About the Company: Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. is hiring a Managing Attorney to work in its Fort Apache office. The Fort Apache office is located on the White Mountain Apache Reservation. The office serves members of the Apache Tribe in Tribal Court (located in Northeastern Arizona in the scenic White Mountain area). The community is located near resorts and recreational areas, with outstanding skiing, fishing and hunting. Staff consists of one staff attorney, two tribal court advocates and support staff.
About the Role: The Managing Attorney will be required to undertake representation in a variety of criminal and civil cases in tribal court. The Managing Attorney will also be required to supervise day to day operations of the office. Some travel to other communities including on the Apache reservation is required.
Responsibilities:
- Undertake representation in a variety of criminal and civil cases in tribal court.
- Supervise day to day operations of the office.
- Travel to other communities including on the Apache reservation as required.
Qualifications:
- Applicants must have at least five years of legal experience, including supervisory experience; and be a member of the Arizona Bar or pass the next exam; applicants licensed 2 years in another jurisdiction may practice by special rule.
- Must be a member of the White Mountain Apache Reservation Bar or willing to become a member; experience in legal services helpful.
Required Skills:
- Exhibit a high degree of sensitivity to the problems of the low-income community.
- Ability to work with low income and community groups.
- Initiative and good communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a multi-cultural setting.
- Knowledgeable in the area of general civil practice and criminal defense in tribal court on behalf of the low-income community.
- Ability to speak Apache is helpful.
Preferred Skills: Experience in legal services is helpful.
Pay range and compensation package: Salary range $58,656 - $101,915 DOE plus Management Premium of $10,000; up to 5% additional compensation available to individuals fluent in Spanish. SALA provides financial assistance to attorneys responsible for law school loans. SALA has an excellent benefits package including, health insurance, pension plan and generous leave provisions. SALA will pay up to $3000 to support relocation to Arizona.
Equal Opportunity Statement: SALA is committed to equal employment opportunities for all workers, regardless of race, gender, disability or other protected class status. SALA is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws and regulations. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply.
Open Until Filled: submit cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references
