Lead Attorney - Statewide Farmworker Program

NACBA; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Paid holidays

PTO: vacation, sick, personal

Health and dental insurance

Disability insurance

Malpractice insurance

Educational loan assistance

403b pension plan

Bar dues payment

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Community Legal Services (CLS) seeks a managing attorney to lead strategic advocacy, including litigation, for underserved communities. The role oversees the Farmworker Program and Yuma County office with locations in Phoenix, San Luis and Yuma, AZ, and supervises staff while coordinating intake and outreach.

The ideal candidate has extensive legal experience, bar admission in Arizona or eligibility, and strong collaboration with local bar associations and organizations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five to ten years of legal experience, including litigation.
• Must be competent with the case management system used by CLS.
• Must be a member of the Arizona State Bar or eligible for admission.
• Spanish speaking ability is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in CLS' strategic advocacy efforts, including litigation.
• Coordinate and participate in community outreach statewide.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Farmworker Program and Yuma County office; Phoenix, San Luis and Yuma locations.
• Supervise, evaluate and train staff; maintain relations with bars and community groups; coordinate client intake and caseload distribution.

Skills

Litigation

Strategic advocacy

Staff supervision

Spanish (desirable)

Education

Arizona Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Community Legal Services (CLS) seeks a managing attorney to lead strategic advocacy, including litigation, for underserved communities. The role oversees the Farmworker Program and Yuma County office with locations in Phoenix, San Luis and Yuma, AZ, and supervises staff while coordinating intake and outreach.

The ideal candidate has extensive legal experience, bar admission in Arizona or eligibility, and strong collaboration with local bar associations and organizations.