JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
MANAGING ATTORNEY – CASA GRANDE, ARIZONA
DESCRIPTION: Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. (SALA) is seeking a Managing Attorney with Consumer and Bankruptcy Law experience to work in its Casa Grande office. SALA serves nine counties in Arizona and eleven Indian Reservations. This office provides legal services to Pinal and Maricopa County residents. The Managing Attorney supervises the local office staff consisting of a staff attorney and two paralegals. The Managing Attorney will also oversee SALA’s firmwide Consumer Law Practice Group.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
1. Applicants must have at least five years of legal experience, including supervisory experience; and be a member of the Arizona Bar or pass the next exam; applicants licensed for 2 years in another jurisdiction may practice by special rule. Experience in legal services is helpful.
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, effective 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 $70,676 - $105,000 DOE; up to 5% additional compensation available to individuals fluent in Spanish. SALA provides financial assistance to attorneys responsible for law school loans. SALA has an excellent benefits package including 100% employer paid health insurance, retirement plan, and generous leave provisions. SALA will pay up to $3000 to support relocation to Arizona.
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
