What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mohave Staff Attorney position at Community Legal Services?
WHO WE ARE: Community Legal Services (CLS) is a team of highly motivated individuals, who provide legal assistance, advice or representation, self-help materials and legal education so people can know their rights. We focus on helping survivors of domestic violence; assisting victims of consumer fraud and abuse, protecting tenants from unlawful/unfair practices by landlords, foreclosures, legal problems affecting agricultural workers, wage claims and other employment matters, and federal and state programs affecting people's health and economic stability. We are dedicated to addressing economic, racial and other inequities by delivering legal services and education to vulnerable members of the community.
DESCRIPTION: Community Legal Services is seeking a staff attorney to fill a position in its Mohave County Office. The office focuses on a wide variety of civil legal matters, including housing (private landlord tenant and subsidized housing), family law, health and economic stability, in which members of our client community are denied access to vital healthcare services and essential economic supports, consumer and employment issues. The Staff Attorney will be expected to handle litigation in state and/or federal courts, as well as administrative hearings, The Staff Attorney will be expected to conduct zealous strategic advocacy on behalf of clients, including impact affirmative litigation and community outreach. The Staff Attorney will be expected to demonstrate CLS’ core values – Humanity, Respect, Collaboration and Excellence at all times.
SALARY: Depending on licensure and experience; excellent benefits package, including 12 paid holidays, health and disability insurance, dental insurance, malpractice insurance, educational loan assistance and additional compensation for bilingual ability.
The qualified applicant must: have two (2) to five (5) years of experience in the practice of law; be a member of the Arizona State Bar; and have a demonstrated interest in ensuring access to justice for all, especially members of our community with low incomes, in the civil justice system by providing high-quality legal advice, advocacy and assistance. Litigation experience is preferred.
SALARY: Depending on licensure and experience; excellent benefits package, including 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 and more.