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SouthernArizonaLegalAid,Inc.(SALA)providesfree,civillegalservicestolow-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”).TheVLPrecruitsprivatebarstoprovideprobonolegalservicestoindigentclients 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 for 2 years in another jurisdiction may practice by special rule.Criminal background check required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Applicantsshouldhaveone-threeyears’experiencepracticing law.
2. ApplicantsmustbeproficientwithMicrosoftOfficeprograms,emailsoftwareandInternet browsers.
3. Applicantsmustspeakandwriteinaclearandarticulate manner.
4. Applicantsmustexhibitahighdegreeofsensitivityandawarenessoftheproblemsandissues related to the low-income community. They should have initiative, excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a multi-cultural setting.
5. Spanish-languageskills helpful.

DUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Recruitvolunteerattorneysandlegalparaprofessionals(LPs)toprovidelegalinformation, legal advice & brief services, and direct representation in civil legal matters.
2. Coordinatevolunteerattorneysandlegalparaprofessionals(LPs)inSALA’sgeographicaland legal service areas. Work with staff in satellite offices to schedule clients and volunteers, to set up video conferencing when necessary, and facilitate volunteer work generally.
3. Oversee the development or improvement of pro per legal packets and development or improvementoflegalinformationavailabletothecommunityin-personorontheinternet.
4. If needed ,providesupporttovolunteerattorneysandlegalparaprofessionals(LPs)inlegal research, in the giving of advice or in drafting of legal motions or pleadings. This may include advising, and sometimes representing, low-income individuals in any of SALA’s legal service areas.
5. Onboardandtrainvolunteerattorneysandlegalparaprofessionals(LPs).Create,coordinate, and/or organize Continuing Legal Education (CLEs) classes to train and recruit volunteers.
6. Along with other VLPstaff, assist with opening, maintaining, and closing client files. Coordinate and manage direct representation cases; will be responsible for recruiting, placing,initiating,andcheckingonthestatusofdirectlyreferredprobonocasesquarterly,to include sending retainersand letters to volunteerattorneys andlegal paraprofessionals (LPs) and clients, and tracking volunteer hours.
7. AssistDirectorasneededincoordinatingandsupervisinglawstudentvolunteeropportunities and the internship program. This may include recruitment, placement decisions, administrative duties, and supervision.May include court appearances.
8. Alongwithstaff,assistwithannualVLPluncheoninthefall.
9. AssistDirectorwithgrantreportingwhen needed.
10. Subjecttofunding,attendannualEqualJusticeConferenceinMay.
11. OtherdutiesasassignedbyVLPDirector,theDeputyExecutiveDirector,orExecutive Director.

JOB LOCATON/SCHEDULE:

Tucson,Arizona-Full-time-exempt

COMPENSATION:

Salaryrange$58,656-$101,915DOE;upto5%additionalcompensation available to individuals fluent in a language other than English that is used bymore 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 allfederal,state,andlocalanti-discriminationlawsandregulations.Allinterestedapplicantsare encouraged to apply.

CONTACT:

CONTACT:HiringCommittee

SouthernArizonaLegalAid,Inc. Continental Building

2343EBroadwayBlvd,Suite200

TucsonAZ85719-6007

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

email:salahr@sazlegalaid.org

DEADLINE:Open Until Filled