Staff Attorney- Farmworker

Max 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Staff Attorney- Farmworker Position at Community Legal Services, Inc. in Phoenix, Arizona

Overview:
- Community Legal Services, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to eliminating poverty-based inequities in the civil justice system.
- The organization provides high-quality legal advice, advocacy, and assistance to low-income individuals in Arizona.
- They are currently seeking a Staff Attorney with 0-5 years of experience to work on agricultural worker related employment law issues.

Responsibilities:
- The Staff Attorney will primarily focus on wage, contract, and discrimination issues related to agricultural workers.
- This position will require a significant amount of travel and/or after hours work to visit low-income agricultural workers and provide know-your-rights education throughout Arizona.
- The majority of the travel will be between Phoenix and San Luis, Arizona, with the possibility of travel to other areas as needed.

Qualifications:
- Candidates must be a member of the Arizona State Bar or eligible for admission upon hire.
- Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience in legal services and/or a demonstrated interest in tax, employment, or farmworker law.
- The ideal candidate will also have a commitment to economic and racial justice for clients and the community.
- Fluency in Spanish is desired.

Salary and Benefits:
- Salary will be based on licensure and experience.
- Excellent benefits package including 12 paid holidays, a generous PTO plan, health and dental insurance, disability insurance, malpractice insurance, and more.
- Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

How to Apply:
- Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and professional and personal references to .
- The closing date for applications is open until filled.

About Community Legal Services, Inc.:
- Community Legal Services, Inc. is committed to eliminating poverty-based inequities in the civil justice system.
- They provide high-quality legal advice, advocacy, and assistance to low-income individuals in Arizona.
- The organization has multiple offices throughout Arizona, including Central Phoenix, Mohave, Yavapai, and Yuma.
- They also have a Volunteer Lawyers Program in Maricopa, Yavapai, and Yuma/La Paz counties.
- The organization's core values include Collaboration, Excellence, Respect, and Humanity.

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12 paid holidays, PTO plan, health and dental insurance, disability insurance, malpractice insurance, educational loan assistance, 403b pension plan, bar dues payment, potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Spanish preferred

Legal advice, advocacy, assistance, know-your-rights education, travel, Spanish language proficiency

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Send resume, cover letter, writing sample, three (3) professional and two (2) personal references to

Qualification and Experience Member of Arizona State Bar or eligible for admission upon hire

Legal