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Community Legal Services of Arizona · 22 hours ago

STAFF ATTORNEY, YUMA (Yuma\Phoenix\Other Rural Offices As Needed (Remote Temporary)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Lead/Staff

Community Legal Services of Arizona is seeking a Staff Attorney for its Yuma Office. This position involves providing legal representation and advice to low-income individuals in various legal areas, requiring significant travel between Yuma and Phoenix.

LegalNon ProfitSocial Assistance

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Interviews applicants and clients; provides legal advice, brief service and direct representation; completes applications for services and performs file management; represents clients in court and administrative proceedings, and other appropriate forums; negotiates settlements; engages in community education and outreach activities; conducts legal research; actively participates in strategic advocacy to eliminate systemic barriers to access to justice to persons with low incomes. Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Arizona State Bar membershipLegal services experienceFamily law knowledgeLandlord/tenant law knowledgeConsumer law knowledgeExcellenceRespectHumanityCollaboration

Required

The qualified applicant must demonstrate Community Legal Services' core values - Collaboration, Excellence, Respect and Humanity along with a commitment to economic and racial justice for clients and the community

Candidates must be a member of the Arizona State Bar or eligible for admission upon hire

Strong preference will be given to candidates who have worked in legal services and/or have a demonstrated interest in landlord/tenant, family, and consumer law

An interest in eliminating poverty-based inequities in the civil justice system by providing high-quality legal advice, advocacy and assistance to low-income Arizonans

Benefits

12 paid holidays

A generous PTO plan (vacation, sick and personal leave)

Health and dental insurance (95% employee - 70% dependents)

Disability insurance

Malpractice insurance

Educational loan assistance

403b pension plan (base and matching contributions)

Bar dues payment

Compensation for bilingual ability possible eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Company

Community Legal Services of Arizona

COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Founded in 1952

Phoenix, Arizona, USA

51-200 employees

https://clsaz.org/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

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