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.
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.
The qualified applicant must: be a member of the Arizona State Bar and have a demonstrated interest in eliminating inequities for individuals and families with low incomes in the civil justice system by providing high-quality legal advice, advocacy and assistance to low-income Arizonans. Litigation experience in state and/or federal courts required.
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, bar dues payment, possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, compensation for bilingual (Spanish fluency) ability, and more.
Send cover letter, resume, a writing sample, three (3) professional references and two (2) personal references to: Human Resources [email protected] or email documents to [email protected] Attention: Human Resources