Managing Attorney, Casa Grande

Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc.; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Loan repayment assistance

Generous leave provisions

Retirement plan

Job summary

Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. (SALA) seeks a Managing Attorney for its Casa Grande office with consumer and bankruptcy law experience. The role supervises staff and oversees SALA’s firmwide Consumer Law Practice Group.

The attorney will work to deliver high‑quality legal services to low‑income residents, coordinating with the local team and community partners.

Qualifications

• At least five years of legal experience with supervisory duties.
• Member of the Arizona Bar or eligible to sit for the bar exam.
• Experience serving low-income communities and multi-cultural settings.
• General civil practice knowledge on behalf of the low-income community.

Responsibilities

• Supervise local office staff, including a staff attorney and two paralegals.
• Oversee SALA’s Consumer Law Practice Group across the firm.
• Represent SALA in community settings and coordinate services for residents.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Legal practice

Community engagement

Education

Arizona Bar admission

Job description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
MANAGING ATTORNEY – CASA GRANDE, ARIZONA

DESCRIPTION: Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. (SALA) is seeking a Managing Attorney with Consumer and Bankruptcy Law experience to work in its Casa Grande office. SALA serves nine counties in Arizona and eleven Indian Reservations. This office provides legal services to Pinal and Maricopa County residents. The Managing Attorney supervises the local office staff consisting of a staff attorney and two paralegals. The Managing Attorney will also oversee SALA’s firmwideConsumer Law Practice Group.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
1. 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 for 2 years in another jurisdiction may practice by special rule. Experience in legal services is helpful.

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, effective 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 lowincome community.

COMPENSATION: Salary range $70,676 - $105,000 DOE; up to 5% additional compensationavailable to individuals fluent in Spanish. SALA provides financial assistance to attorneys responsiblefor law school loans. SALA has an excellent benefits package including 100% employer paid healthinsurance, retirement plan, and generous leave provisions. SALA will pay up to $3000 to supportrelocation to Arizona.

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 toapply.

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; submit cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references