Public Interest Attorney – Show Low (Loan Repayment)

Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc.; Show Low (AZ); On-site; USD 58,656 - 101,915; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Language bonus up to 5%

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. is seeking an attorney to work in its Show Low office. The program serves nine counties in Arizona and eleven Indian Reservations; the Show Low office serves Navajo, Apache and Gila Counties in Northeastern Arizona.

The practice involves a wide range of civil representation and litigation for the poor, with some travel to other communities in Navajo, Gila and Apache counties.

Qualifications

• Member of the Arizona Bar, or eligible for admission; applicants licensed two years in another jurisdiction may practice by special rule.
• Criminal background check required.
• Ability to work with low-income communities; initiative, good communication skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural setting; knowledge of general civil practice for the low-income.

Responsibilities

• Provide civil representation and litigation for the poor.
• Travel to other communities in Navajo, Gila and Apache counties as needed.

Skills

Arizona Bar admission eligibility

Criminal background check

Communication skills

Multi-cultural setting experience

Initiative

Job description

Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. is seeking an attorney to work in its Show Low office. The program serves nine counties in Arizona and eleven Indian Reservations; the Show Low office serves Navajo, Apache and Gila Counties in Northeastern Arizona.

The practice involves a wide range of civil representation and litigation for the poor, with some travel to other communities in Navajo, Gila and Apache counties.