Staff Attorney - Show Low

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability plan

Pension plan

Relocation support

Student loan repayment assistance

Job summary

A legal aid organization in Show Low, Arizona, is seeking a Staff Attorney to represent low-income communities in civil matters. The ideal candidate will be a member of the Arizona Bar or eligible for admission, with strong communication skills and sensitivity to community needs. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits, including loan repayment assistance and relocation support.

Qualifications

• 0 to 5 years of experience required.
• Knowledgeable in general civil practice on behalf of low-income community.

Responsibilities

• Represent low-income communities in civil practice matters.
• Collaborate with community groups and tribal court advocates.
• Provide legal services to multiple counties.

Skills

Good communication skills

Sensitivity to low-income community problems

Ability to work in a multicultural setting

Education

Member or eligible for admission to the Arizona Bar

Job description

Staff Attorney – Show Low & Ft. Apache Offices

Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. is hiring a staff attorney to serve its White Mountain Legal Services Office in Show Low, Arizona and its White Mountain Apache Legal Services Office in Fort Apache, Arizona. The program serves nine counties in Arizona and eleven Indian Reservations. The Show Low office services Navajo, Apache, and Gila Counties; the Fort Apache office serves Apache County.

Travel to other communities in Navajo, Gila and Apache counties may be required.

Responsibilities

Represent low‑income communities in general civil practice matters. Collaborate with community groups, tribal court advocate and support staff. Provide legal services to Navajo, Apache and Gila Counties and Apache County.

Minimum Requirements

• Member or eligible for admission to the Arizona Bar; applicants licensed 2 years in another jurisdiction may practice by special rule.
• 0 to 5 years of experience.
• High degree of sensitivity to low‑income community problems; initiative, good communication skills and ability to work in a multicolour setting.
• Knowledgeable in general civil practice on behalf of the low‑income community.

Compensation

Salary range $58,656 – $101,915 DOE. Up to five percent additional compensation to individuals fluent in Spanish. Payment of bar exam and admission fees for those not yet admitted. Student loan repayment assistance. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility. Excellent benefits package including health, disability, and pension plan. Thirty‑five‑hour workweeks and generous leave provisions. Up to $3,000 relocation support.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to an environment of mutual respect, collaboration, and equal opportunity for all employees, and strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

Contact

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

Deadline

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