Managing Attorney — Show Low Office

Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc.; Show Low (AZ); In loco; USD 59.000 - 102.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Pension plan

Generous leave

Spanish language bonus

Descrizione del lavoro

Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. seeks a Managing Attorney for its Show Low office in the White Mountain area.

The role involves representing clients in a variety of civil matters in state and federal court and supervising the day-to-day operations of the office. The ideal candidate has at least five years of legal experience, includes supervisory work, and is admitted to the Arizona Bar (or eligible by exam).

Competenze

• At least five years of legal experience including supervisory work.
• Knowledge of general civil practice; tribal criminal defense for low-income communities is a plus.
• Ability to work with low-income communities; Apache language helpful.

Mansioni

• Represent clients in civil cases in state and federal courts.
• Supervise day-to-day operations of the office.

Conoscenze

Supervisory experience

Legal research and writing

Communication skills

Multicultural sensitivity

Formazione

Arizona Bar admission or eligible by exam

Descrizione del lavoro

Southern Arizona Legal Aid 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 serves 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, good communication 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. SALA provides financial assistance to
attorneys responsible for law school loans. SALA has an excellent benefits package including, health
insurance, pension plan and generous leave provisions. 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.