Attorney (Volunteer Lawyers Program)

Overview

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT STAFF ATTORNEY

Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. (SALA) provides free, civil legal services to low-income Arizonans across nine counties and 11 Native American communities within a footprint of approximately 33,000 square miles.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTION : Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. ("SALA") is accepting applications for a full-time staff attorney. The attorney will work with the Volunteer Lawyers Program ("VLP"). The VLP recruits the private bar to provide pro bono legal services to indigent clients in the areas of family, consumer, housing, Title 14 minor guardianship, bankruptcy, government benefits, wills and employment law.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS : Member of the State Bar of Arizona, eligible for admission to the Arizona Bar, or pass the next exam; applicants licensed 2 years in another jurisdiction may practice by special rule. Criminal background check required.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have one-three years' experience practicing law.
• Applicants must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs, email software and Internet browsers.
• Applicants must speak and write in a clear and articulate manner.
• Applicants must exhibit a high degree of sensitivity and awareness of the problems and issues related to the low income community. They should have initiative, excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a multi-cultural setting.
• Spanish-language skills helpful.

Duties and Responsibilities

Job Location / Schedule : Tucson, Arizona - Full-time - exempt

Compensation : Salary range $58,656 - $101,915 DOE; up to 5% additional compensation available to individuals fluent in a language other than English that is used by more than 10% of SALA's eligible client population. SALA has an excellent benefits package, including health insurance, pension plan, and generous leave provisions.

EOE

SALA is committed to equal employment opportunities for all workers, regardless of race, gender, disability or other protected class status. SALA is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws and regulations. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply.

Contact : Hiring Committee

Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc.

Continental Building

2343 E Broadway Blvd, Suite 200

Tucson AZ 85719-6007

(520) 623-9465 / Fax : (520) 594-6554

email : salahr@sazlegalaid.org

Deadline

Open Until Filled

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