Community Legal Services of Arizona · 13 hours ago
STAFF ATTORNEY, YUMA (In Person in Yuma County)
YUMA, Arizona, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/StaffCommunity Legal Services is seeking a Staff Attorney for its Yuma Office. This position will engage in the practice of law to low income individuals in various areas including family law, housing and eviction, consumer, employment, and public benefits.
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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
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
Preferred
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
51-200 employees
Funding
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