Managing Attorney, Show Low

Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc.; Show Low (AZ); Sur place; USD 59 000 - 102 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Pension plan

Generous leave provisions

Student loan assistance

Relocation allowance up to $3,000

Résumé du poste

Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. seeks a Managing Attorney for its Show Low, Arizona office to handle supervising, civil case representation in state and federal courts, and day-to-day office management.

The role emphasizes serving the low-income community and coordinating with paralegals. Requirements include at least five years of legal experience with supervisory duties, Arizona Bar admission or eligibility, and knowledge of civil practice and tribal criminal defense.

Qualifications

• At least five years of legal experience with supervisory experience.
• Arizona Bar membership or eligibility to sit the next exam.
• Knowledge of general civil practice and criminal defense in tribal court for low-income clients.
• Ability to work with low-income communities; sensitivity to multicultural settings.
• Apache language ability is helpful.

Responsabilités

• Represent clients in state and federal civil cases.
• Supervise day-to-day office operations.
• Oversee staff including one attorney and two paralegals.
• Engage with low-income and tribal communities to provide legal services.

Connaissances

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Multi-cultural sensitivity

Civil and criminal defense knowledge

Apache language helpful

Formation

Arizona Bar admission or eligibility

Description du poste

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

MANAGING ATTORNEY - SHOW LOW, ARIZONA

Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. is hiring a Managing Attorney to work in its Show Low office. The office is located in Northeastern Arizona in the scenic White Mountain area. The office serve Gila County, Navajo and Apache Counties. The community is located near resorts and recreational areas, with outstanding skiing, fishing and hunting. Staff consists of one attorney and two paralegals. The Managing Attorney will be required to undertake representation in a variety of civil cases in state and federal court. The Managing Attorney will also be required to supervise day to day operations.

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 2 years in another jurisdiction may practice by special rule.
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, goodcommunication skills and the ability to work well in a multi- cultural setting. Applicants should be knowledgeable in the area of general civil practice and criminal defense in tribal court on behalf of the low-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.

• healthinsurance
• pension plan
• generous leave provisions
• SALA provides financial assistance to attorneys responsible for law school loans.
• SALA will pay up to $3000 to support relocation 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.

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;