Managing Attorney — Show Low: Lead Civil Practice

Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc.; Show Low (AZ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Generous leave provisions

Student loan assistance

Relocation allowance up to $3,000

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Multi-cultural sensitivity

Civil and criminal defense knowledge

Apache language helpful

Education

Arizona Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

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.