Attorney

Management Information Exchange; Show Low (AZ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan repayment assistance

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. is hiring an attorney to work in its Show Low office. The program serves nine counties in Arizona and eleven Indian Reservations.

The office handles civil representation and litigation for the low-income community, with some travel to Navajo, Gila and Apache counties. Applicants must be eligible for Arizona Bar admission; strong communication in a multi-cultural setting is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Arizona Bar or eligible for admission; background check required.
• High sensitivity to low-income community issues; good communication in multicultural settings.
• Knowledge of general civil practice on behalf of low-income individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide civil representation and litigation for the poor.
• Travel to other Navajo, Gila and Apache county communities as needed.

Skills

Arizona Bar admission

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

DESCRIPTION: Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. is hiring an attorney to work in its Show Low office. The program serves nine counties in Arizona and eleven Indian Reservations. The Show Low office serves Navajo, Apache 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, two Paralegals. The practice involves a wide range of civil representation and litigation for the poor. Some travel to other communities in Navajo, Gila and Apache counties required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Applicants should be knowledgeable in the area of general civil practice on behalf of the low-income community.

COMPENSATION: Salary range depending on experience: $58,656 - $101,915 DOE; upto 5% additional compensation to individuals fluent in a language other than English, that is used by more than 10% of SALA’s eligible client population. SALA provides financial assistance to attorneys responsible for law school loans. SALA has an excellent benefits package.

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.