JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
ATTORNEY – FORT APACHE, AZ

DESCRIPTION: 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:

1. 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.
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 lowincome community.

COMPENSATION: Salary range $58,656 - $101,915 DOE; 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.

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; Submit cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references