Staff Attorney & Volunteer Program Lead

Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Incorporated; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Generous leave provisions

Job summary

Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. (SALA) is seeking a full-time staff attorney to work with the Volunteer Lawyers Program (VLP) providing pro bono civil legal services in family, consumer, housing, wills, employment, and related areas.

Licensed attorneys, or those eligible for admission to the Arizona Bar, will join a team serving indigent clients across nine counties. Salary ranges and a comprehensive benefits package accompany this role.

Qualifications

• 1. Applicants should have one-three years’ experience practicing law.
• 3. Applicants must speak and write in a clear and articulate manner.
• 4. Applicants must exhibit a high degree of sensitivity and awareness of the problems and issues related to the low-income community.

Responsibilities

• 1. Recruit volunteer attorneys and LPs to provide legal information, advice & brief services, and direct representation.
• 2. Coordinate volunteers in SALA’s service areas; schedule clients and volunteers, set up video conferencing as needed.
• 3. Develop or improve pro per legal packets and legal information online or in person.
• 4. Provide support in legal research or drafting motions as needed for low-income clients.
• 5. Onboard and train volunteers; organize CLEs to train and recruit volunteers.
• 6. Assist with opening, maintaining, and closing client files; track volunteer hours.
• 7. Assist with coordinating law student volunteers and internships; possible court appearances.
• 8. Assist with annual VLP luncheon.
• 9. Assist Director with grant reporting.
• 10. Attend Equal Justice Conference if funded.
• 11. Other duties as assigned by VLP leadership.

Skills

Legal experience

Clear communication

Multicultural sensitivity

Education

Arizona Bar admission

Job description

Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. (SALA) is seeking a full-time staff attorney to work with the Volunteer Lawyers Program (VLP) providing pro bono civil legal services in family, consumer, housing, wills, employment, and related areas.

Licensed attorneys, or those eligible for admission to the Arizona Bar, will join a team serving indigent clients across nine counties. Salary ranges and a comprehensive benefits package accompany this role.