Legal Services Attorney

Job Overview

Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. is hiring an attorney to work in its White Mountain Apache Legal Services Office (located in Fort Apache, Arizona). The program serves nine counties in Arizona and eleven Indian Reservations. The Fort Apache Office serves Apache, Navajo and Gila counties, located in Northeastern Arizona in the scenic White Mountain area. The community is a somewhat isolated recreational area, with outstanding skiing, fishing and hunting. The present staff consists of Managing Attorney, Staff Attorney, Tribal Court Advocate and support staff. Some travel to other communities in Navajo, Gila and Apache counties may be required

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must be a member of the Arizona Bar, 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.

Applicants must exhibit a high degree of sensitivity to the problems of the low -income community and should be able to work with low income and community groups. They should have initiative, good communication skills and the ability to work well in a multi- cultural setting.

Applicants should be knowledgeable in the area of general civil practice on behalf of the low-income community.

We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about practicing law and committed to providing exceptional service to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,656.00 - $101,915.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

Fort Apache, AZ 85926 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Fort Apache, AZ 85926: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Permanent