Managing Attorney Fort Apache, AZ

About the Company: Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc. is hiring a Managing Attorney to work in its Fort Apache office. The Fort Apache office is located on the White Mountain Apache Reservation. The office serves members of the Apache Tribe in Tribal Court (located in Northeastern Arizona in the scenic White Mountain area). The community is located near resorts and recreational areas, with outstanding skiing, fishing and hunting. Staff consists of one staff attorney, two tribal court advocates and support staff.

About the Role: The Managing Attorney will be required to undertake representation in a variety of criminal and civil cases in tribal court. The Managing Attorney will also be required to supervise day to day operations of the office. Some travel to other communities including on the Apache reservation is required.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake representation in a variety of criminal and civil cases in tribal court.
• Supervise day to day operations of the office.
• Travel to other communities including on the Apache reservation as required.

Qualifications:

• 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 2 years in another jurisdiction may practice by special rule.
• Must be a member of the White Mountain Apache Reservation Bar or willing to become a member; experience in legal services helpful.

Required Skills:

• Exhibit a high degree of sensitivity to the problems of the low-income community.
• Ability to work with low income and community groups.
• Initiative and good communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a multi-cultural setting.
• Knowledgeable in the area of general civil practice and criminal defense in tribal court on behalf of the low-income community.
• Ability to speak Apache is helpful.

Preferred Skills: Experience in legal services is helpful.

Pay range and compensation package: 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement: 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.

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