Managing 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

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Pension plan

Generous leave provisions

Job summary

Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. seeks a Managing Attorney for its Fort Apache office on the White Mountain Apache Reservation to handle criminal and civil cases in tribal court.

The position also involves supervising day-to-day office operations, mentoring staff, and coordinating outreach while traveling to nearby communities to serve low-income clients. Applicants should have five years of legal experience, be admitted to the Arizona Bar or eligible to transfer, and demonstrate cultural

Qualifications

• Five years of legal experience including supervisory experience.
• Must be a member of the Arizona Bar or pass the next exam; applicants licensed in another jurisdiction may practice by special rule.
• Must be a member of the White Mountain Apache Reservation Bar or willing to become; experience in legal services is helpful.
• Ability to work with low-income communities; strong communication in a multi-cultural setting; Apache language helpful.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in tribal court in criminal and civil matters.
• Supervise day-to-day office operations.
• Travel to other communities, including on the Apache reservation, as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Civil and criminal defense in tribal

Communication skills

Sensitivity to low-income communities

Apache culture awareness

Education

Arizona Bar admission or eligibility

Member of White Mountain Apache Reservation Bar or willingness

Job description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

MANAGING ATTORNEY – FORT APACHE, ARIZONA

DESCRIPTION:

Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. is hiring a Managing Attorney to work in its Fort Apache office.The Fort Apache office is located on the White Mountain Apache Reservation. The office serves members ofthe Apache Tribe in Tribal Court (located in Northeastern Arizona in the scenic White Mountain area). Thecommunity is located near resorts and recreational areas, with outstanding skiing, fishing and hunting. Staffconsists of one staff attorney, two tribal court advocates and support staff. The Managing Attorney will berequired to undertake representation in a variety of criminal and civil cases in tribal court. TheManagingAttorney will also be required to supervise day to day operations of the office. Some travel to othercommunities including on the Apache reservation is required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must have at least five years of legal experience, including supervisory experience; and be amember of the Arizona Bar or pass the next exam; applicants licensed 2 years in another jurisdiction maypractice by special rule. Must be a member of the White Mountain Apache Reservation Bar or willing to
  become a member; experience in legal services helpful.
• Applicants must exhibit a high degree of sensitivity to the problems of the low-income community andshould be able to work with low income and community groups. They should have initiative, goodcommunication skills and the ability to work well in a multi- cultural setting. Applicants should beknowledgeable in the area of general civil practice and criminal defense in tribal court on behalf of thelow-income community. Ability to speak Apache is helpful.

COMPENSATION:

Salary range $58,656 - $101,915 DOE plus Management Premium of $10,000; up to 5%additional compensation available to individuals fluent in Spanish. SALA provides financial assistance toattorneys responsible for law school loans. SALA has an excellent benefits package including, healthinsurance, pension plan and generous leave provisions. SALA will pay up to $3000 to support relocation toArizona.

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 localanti-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:

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