Managing Attorney - Immigration Unit

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Pension plan

PSLF eligibility

Generous leave provisions

Job summary

Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc. (SALA) seeks a Managing Attorney for its Immigration Law Practice Group in Tucson. The role supervises advocacy, convenes the group, assigns cases, monitors work quality, and maintains agency partnerships.

The manager may perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director. The position requires at least five years of legal experience, Arizona Bar membership (or eligibility by exam), and sensitivity to low-income communities.

Qualifications

• At least five years of legal experience and membership in the Arizona Bar (or eligible to sit the next exam).
• Ability to work with low-income communities; strong communication and cross-cultural skills.
• Knowledge of civil practice for low-income clients, with family law and/or immigration experience preferred.

Job description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

MANAGING ATTORNEY

IMMIGRATION Unit

DESCRIPTION:

Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. (SALA) is hiring a Managing Attorney to work in its Tucson Office supervising its Immigration Law Practice Group. SALA provides free civil legal services to low-income clients in nine counties and eleven Tribal Reservations. SALA’s Immigration Law Practice Groups provide free legal services to immigrant victims of trafficking, domestic violence and other crimes. The Managing Attorney supervises the advocacy of the Immigration Law Practice Group, including convening the group, case assignment, legal work quality and grant compliance as well as the maintenance of relationships with agency partners. The Manager may be asked to perform any other duties as requested or assigned by the Executive Director or his/her designee.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must have at least five years of legal experience and be a member of the Arizona Bar or pass the next exam; applicants licensed for two years in another jurisdiction may practice by special rule. Criminal background check required.
• 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.
• Applicants should be knowledgeable in general civil practice on behalf of the low-income community and specifically in the areas of family law and/or immigration experience.

COMPENSATION:

Salary range $70,678.00 - $105,000.00 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. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply.

CONTACT:

Hiring Committee Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc.

Continental Building

2343 E. Broadway Blvd, Suite 200; Tucson AZ 85719-6007

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