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Staff Attorney

Description: 

The person to be hired will undertake legal representation for members of the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) in civil actions involving family law matters, consumer cases, housing, benefits, wills, and estate administration.  Practice will primarily be before the Gila River Indian Community Court with additional work in the Pinal and Maricopa Superior Court systems. 

Requirements: 
1. Applicants must be members of the Arizona State Bar or pass the next exam; applicants licensed two years in another jurisdiction may practice by special rule.  In addition, a successful candidate should either be admitted to practice before the Gila River Community Court or be willing to apply for and be admitted to practice at GRIC within three months of hire.   2. Preferred candidates should have advocacy experience before administrative tribunals or governmental agencies; education or experience in Indian law and policy highly preferred.   3. Applicants must exhibit a high degree of sensitivity to the legal issues faced by low-income, rural, and Native populations.  They should have initiative, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well in a multi-cultural setting.   4. Ability to speak the O’otham language and familiarity with O’otham and Piipaash culture helpful. Bilingual English/Spanish also helpful.
To Apply: 
Hiring Committee Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc. 2343 E. Broadway Blvd., Suite 200 Tucson, Arizona 85719-6007   Resume, cover letter, three references, Email salahr@sazlegalaid.org 

Information

Submission Deadline: 
August 15, 2018
Organization Information: 
Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc.
United States