STAFF ATTORNEY, PUBLIC BENEFITS UNIT (HYBRID)

National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives; Arizona; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

PTO plan

Educational loan assistance

403b pension plan

Job summary

A legal services organization is seeking a Staff Attorney for its Public Benefits Unit in Arizona. This position involves litigating cases in state and federal courts, advocating for clients denied essential healthcare and economic supports. Candidates should have 2-5 years of experience, be eligible for admission to the Arizona State Bar, and possess a strong commitment to public interest and social justice. The role offers a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in the practice of law.
• Member of the Arizona State Bar or eligible for admission.
• Demonstrated interest in economic and racial justice.

Responsibilities

• Litigate in state and federal courts.
• Represent clients in administrative hearings.
• Conduct strategic advocacy and community outreach.

Skills

Litigation experience

Advocacy for low-income clients

Understanding of health care benefits

Knowledge of economic benefits

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

STAFF ATTORNEY, PUBLIC BENEFITS UNIT (HYBRID)

DESCRIPTION

Community Legal Services is seeking a staff attorney to fill a position in the Public Benefits Unit. The Unit focuses on matters in which members of our client community are denied access to vital healthcare services and essential economic supports. The Staff Attorney will be expected to litigate in state and/or federal courts, as well as represent clients in administrative hearings before the Social Security Administration, Department of Economic Security, Office of Hearings and Appeals. The Staff Attorney will be expected to conduct zealous strategic advocacy on behalf of clients, including impact affirmative litigation and community outreach.

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualified applicant must demonstrate Community Legal Services’ core values – Collaboration, Excellence, Respect and Humanity along with a commitment to economic and racial justice for clients and the community. Candidates must: have two (2) to five (5) years of experience in the practice of law; be a member of the Arizona State Bar or eligible for admission pursuant to Rule 38(d), Ariz. R. Sup. Ct.; and have a demonstrated interest in health care or economic benefits as well as an interest in eliminating poverty-based inequities in the civil justice system by providing high‑quality legal advice, advocacy and assistance to low‑income Arizonans. Litigation experience preferred.

SALARY

Depending on licensure and experience; excellent benefits package, including 12 paid holidays; a generous PTO plan (vacation, sick and personal leave); health and dental insurance (95% employee – 70% dependents), disability insurance, malpractice insurance, educational loan assistance, 403b pension plan.