Managing Attorney - Tribal Court Leader (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

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