SALA provides free legal services to low-income people in 9 counties and 11 Indian
Reservations of Southeastern Arizona. The Sierra Vista office covers Cochise, Graham and
Greenlee Counties. The attorney will handle a wide variety of civil cases, which affect low-income
people in these counties. Travel to meet with clients and appear in court and at hearings across all
three counties is required. Much of the work is in domestic relations and landlord/tenant law. The
attorney will participate in community outreach to increase public awareness of legal aid
services.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
1. Applicants must be a member of the Arizona Bar or be willing to take the next exam.
Applicants licensed at least two years in another jurisdiction may practice by special rule. Criminal
background check required.
2. Applicants should have zero to five years’ experience, including internships and third-year
practice.
3. Applicants must exhibit a high degree of sensitivity to the problems of the low-income
community and 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. Spanish fluency is
preferred and rewarded.
4. Applicants should be knowledgeable in the area of general civil practice on behalf of the lowincome community.
5. Applicants must be willing to make a two-year commitment.
COMPENSATION
Salary range depending on experience: $58,656 – $101,915; Up to 5%
additional compensation available to individuals fluent in a language other than English, that is used
by more than 10% of SALA’s eligible client population. SALA provides financial assistance to
attorneys responsible for law school loans. SALA has an excellent benefits package.
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, Arizona 85719-6007
(520) 623-9465; FAX: 520-594-6554
Email: salahr@sazlegalaid.org
Open until filled. Submit cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references.