Attorney - Civil Litigator for Low-Income Communities (Bilingual)

Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Pension plan

35-hour week

Paid leave

Job summary

Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. (SALA) seeks an attorney to work in its Tucson Office, handling a general civil litigation caseload with emphasis on bankruptcy, housing, consumer, landlord/tenant and public benefits matters.

The attorney will join SALA's mission to serve the low-income community across southeastern Arizona, working in a public interest setting and contributing to access to justice with a strong emphasis on equity and client-centered representation.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Arizona Bar or eligible for admission; may sit the next exam.
• Applicants licensed 2 years in another jurisdiction may practice by special rule.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a general civil litigation caseload.
• Handle matters primarily in bankruptcy, housing, consumer, landlord/tenant and public benefits.

Skills

Civil litigation

Low-income focus

Job description

Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. (SALA) seeks an attorney to work in its Tucson Office, handling a general civil litigation caseload with emphasis on bankruptcy, housing, consumer, landlord/tenant and public benefits matters.

The attorney will join SALA's mission to serve the low-income community across southeastern Arizona, working in a public interest setting and contributing to access to justice with a strong emphasis on equity and client-centered representation.