Job Description

Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. is hiring an attorney to work in its Show Low office. The program serves nine counties in Arizona and eleven Indian Reservations. The Show Low office serves Navajo, Apache 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 and two paralegals The practice involves a wide range of civil representation and litigation for the poor. Some travel to other communities in Navajo, Gila and Apache counties required.

MIN REQ

1. Applicants must be a member of the Arizona Bar, eligible for admission to the Arizona Bar, or pass the next exam; Two (2) years of legal experience, including trial practice and be a member of the Arizona Bar applicants licensed 2 years in another jurisdiction may practice by special rule.

2. 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.

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

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

Ability to Relocate:
* Show Low, AZ 85901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Relocation, Flexible hours,

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