DESCRIPTION
Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. (SALA) is hiring a Managing Attorney to work in
its Sierra Vista office. SALA serves nine counties in Arizona and eleven Indian Reservations. The
office provides legal services to Cochise, Graham, and Greenlee County residents. The Managing
Attorney will be required to supervise a staff attorney and two paralegals. This individual will provide
civil legal services in a variety of cases including contested domestic relations, evictions, public
benefits, and consumer cases.
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 low-income community.
COMPENSATION
Salary range $58,656 – $101,915 DOE plus Management Premium of $10,000; 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 health insurance, pension 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.
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.