Paralegal — Sierra Vista Office

Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Incorporated; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 32,005 - 55,609; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Additional compensation for language skills

Job summary

A legal aid organization in Tucson, Arizona seeks a motivated individual to support attorneys and interact with clients. Responsibilities include trial preparation, document drafting, and e-filing in courts. A paralegal degree is preferred, along with strong communication skills and sensitivity to low-income community issues. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Initiative in supporting attorneys and client-focused initiatives.
• Experience in the legal profession considered in place of education.
• Fluency in a second language is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys and assist with trial preparation.
• Interview clients and draft documents and correspondence.
• E-file in both state and federal courts.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Critical thinking

Ability to work in a diverse setting

Sensitivity to low-income community issues

Ability to interpret and translate from English to Spanish

Education

Paralegal degree or certification

Job description

The Sierra Vista Office covers Cochise, Graham and Greenlee Counties. SALA serves 9 counties in Arizona and 11 Indian Reservations. The office is comprised of a Managing Attorney, Staff Attorney, and two paralegals. The position requires substantial team and client focused initiatives and will involve extensive interactions with clients. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: supporting attorneys; assisting with trial preparation, interviewing clients; drafting of documents and correspondence; e-filing in both state and federal courts; gathering and organizing documents and other data; maintaining files; participation in weekly unit case-staffing meetings; and other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

1. Applicants must have initiative; excellent communication skills; ability to think critically and the ability to work well in a diverse and multi-cultural setting; and sensitivity to the problems of the low-income community.
2. Paralegal degree or certification a plus; experience in the legal profession may be considered in lieu of education or certification.
3. Ability to interpret and translate from English to Spanish.

Compensation

Salary range depending on experience: $32,005 – $55,609; up to 5% additional compensation available to individuals fluent in a language other than English, which is used
by more than 10% of SALA’s eligible client population. SALA has an excellent benefits package.

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 encourage to apply.

Contact

Hiring Committee
Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc.
2343 E. Broadway Blvd., Suite 200
Tucson, Arizona 85719-6007
[phone]; FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Open until filled. Submit cover letter, resume, and three references.