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Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc

Attorney

Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718

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Overview

Administrator/HR Manager at Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc About the Company : Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. (SALA) provides services to the poverty community of nine counties in southeastern Arizona. The Native American component also serves eleven tribal communities. About the Role : SALA is hiring an attorney to work in its Tucson Office. The attorney hired will be required to undertake a general civil litigation caseload consisting primarily of bankruptcy, housing, consumer, landlord/tenant and public benefits cases. Responsibilities

Undertake a general civil litigation caseload. Handle cases primarily in bankruptcy, housing, consumer, landlord/tenant, and public benefits. Qualifications

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

High degree of sensitivity to low-income community issues. Ability to work with low-income and community groups. Preferred Skills

Pay range and compensation package

Salary range $58,656 - $101,915 depending on experience; Up to five percent additional compensation to individuals fluent in Spanish. Payment of bar exam and admission fees for those not yet admitted. Student loan repayment assistance. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility. Excellent benefits package including health insurance, disability insurance, and pension plan. Excellent work/life balance with thirty-five-hour workweeks and generous leave provisions. Equal Opportunity Statement

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. DEADLINE : Open Until Filled; Submit cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references. Job Details

Seniorität level: Associate Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Legal Services "We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI."

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