Description
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
ORGANIZATION: Community Legal Services, Inc.
www.clsaz.org
POSITION: STAFF ATTORNEY, HOUSING UNIT
LOCATION: 305 South Second Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85003
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.
QUALIFICATIONS: 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.
DUTIES: Provides legal advice, brief service and direct representation; completes applications for services and performs file management; represents clients in
court, administrative proceedings and other appropriate forums; negotiates settlements; keeps current on the law and procedures within areas of practice,
including subsidized and public housing, fair housing, eviction and foreclosure law; 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. This position is a hybrid position and requires participation in in-person office and outreach duties. Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
TO APPLY:
Lilly Paniagua, Human Resources Administrator
COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES
lpaniagua@clsaz.org
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
