Staff Attorney, Triage (Hybrid)

NACBA; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Generous PTO (vacation, sick, personal

Health and dental insurance

Disability insurance

Malpractice insurance

Educational loan assistance

403b pension plan

Job summary

Community Legal Services (CLS) in Arizona seeks a dedicated attorney to interview applicants and clients, evaluate cases, and provide legal advice or representation. The role includes file management, supervising paralegals, and engaging in outreach to broaden access to justice for people with low incomes.

The ideal candidate is admitted to the Arizona State Bar (or eligible on hire) and has experience in legal services; Spanish fluency is preferred.

Qualifications

• Arizona State Bar membership or eligibility upon hire.
• Experience in legal services and advocacy for low-income clients preferred.
• Spanish fluency (written and spoken) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview applicants and clients; evaluate case for appropriate action; provide legal advice and representation.
• Complete applications for services and perform file management.
• Supervise paralegals' legal work as directed and participate in outreach activities.
• Conduct legal research and engage in strategic advocacy to expand access to justice for low-income clients.

Skills

Spanish fluency (preferred)

Education

Arizona Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Community Legal Services (CLS) is a team of highly motivated individuals, who provide legal assistance, advice or representation, self-help materials and legal education so people can know their rights. We focus on helping survivors of domestic violence; assisting victims of consumer fraud and abuse, protecting tenants from unlawful/unfair practices by landlords, foreclosures, legal problems affecting agricultural workers, wage claims and other employment matters, and federal and state programs affecting people's health and economic stability. We are dedicated to addressing economic, racial and other inequities by delivering legal services and education to vulnerable members of the community.

DUTIES

Interviews applicants and clients; evaluates case for appropriate action; provides legal advice, brief service and direct representation; completes applications for services and performs file management; provides supervision of paralegals' legal work as directed; engages in community education and outreach activities both for the unit and also to represent CLS at large; conducts legal research; actively participates in strategic advocacy to eliminate systemic barriers to access to justice to persons with low incomes. Performs other duties as assigned.

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 be a member of the Arizona State Bar or eligible for admission upon hire. Strong preference will be given to candidates who have worked in legal services and/or demonstrated a commitment to high quality legal assistance and strategic advocacy on behalf of people with low incomes. The ability to speak and write Spanish fluently is preferred but not required.

SALARY

Depending on licensure and experience; excellent benefits package

• 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 (base and matching contributions)
• bar dues payment
• possible eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• and more