Farmworker Managing Attorney

Overview 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 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. Job Summary Community Legal Services is seeking a managing attorney with excellent legal skills and a passion for working with underserved communities. The managing attorney will take a leadership role in CLS’ efforts to provide strategic advocacy, including litigation to address the legal problems of the low‑income community, and will coordinate and participate in community outreach. Additionally, the managing attorney will oversee day‑to‑day operations of the statewide Farmworker Program and the Yuma County office with locations in Phoenix, San Luis, and Yuma, Arizona. Responsibilities Supervise, evaluate, and train staff Maintain collaborative relations between the offices and local bar associations and community organizations Coordinate intake of clients and caseload distribution Execute day‑to‑day operations for Farmworker Program and Yuma County office Support strategic advocacy and litigation efforts for low‑income clients Salary & Benefits Salary will depend on licensure and experience; excellent benefits package including 12 paid holidays, generous PTO (vacation, sick, personal leave), health and dental insurance (95% employee, 70% dependents), disability insurance, malpractice insurance, educational loan assistance, 403(b) pension plan (base and matching contributions), bar dues payment, possible eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and more. Qualifications A minimum of ten years, but no less than five, of legal experience including litigation experience Strong preference for candidates who have worked in legal services and/or demonstrated commitment to proactive, aggressive, and strategic advocacy on behalf of people with low incomes Proficiency in case management system, programs, and systems used by the firm Member of the Arizona State Bar or eligible for admission pursuant to Rule 38(d), Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. Ability to speak and write Spanish fluently desired but not required #J-18808-Ljbffr