Attorney - Fort Apache

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Pension plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

35-hour workweeks

Job summary

Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. seeks an attorney to work in the White Mountain Apache Legal Services Office in Fort Apache, AZ. The attorney will serve Apache, Navajo and Gilacounties, with some travel across Navajo, Gila and Apache counties.

The role requires Arizona Bar membership or admission eligibility and a commitment to servicing low-income communities with a focus on civil practice. Excellent benefits include health and disability insurance, a pension plan, and public service loan

Qualifications

• Arizona Bar membership or admission eligibility, or pass next exam.
• Ability to work with low-income communities.
• General civil practice knowledge relevant to low-income clients.

Skills

Bar admission readiness

Communication skills

Multicultural sensitivity

Initiative

Job description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

ATTORNEY – FORT APACHE, AZ

Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. is hiring an attorney to work in its White MountainApache Legal Services Office (located in Fort Apache, Arizona). The program serves nine counties inArizona and eleven Indian Reservations. The Fort Apache Office serves Apache, Navajo and Gilacounties, 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

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 $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

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.

CONTACT

Hiring Committee
Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc.
Continental Building
2343 E. Broadway Blvd, Suite 200; Tucson AZ 85719-6007
[phone] / Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

DEADLINE

Open Until Filled;