The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is currently seeking an experienced attorney to join their litigation team in addressing unique legal issues impacting Native American children and families in the Four Corners region. The Law Center provides free legal services to Native Americans with disabilities and works with tribal governments on legislation and policies affecting individuals with disabilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in issues facing individuals with disabilities and other disenfranchised communities, at least 5 years of experience, and admission to the Utah, Arizona, Colorado, or New Mexico Bar. The Law Center offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive and collaborative work environment.
Salary Information:
- Salary depends on experience, but is competitive with Arizona and New Mexico state salaries. - Excellent benefits including paid medical insurance, employer contribution to the retirement plan, and generous leave policy.
Job Title: Attorney
Experience Information:
- At least 5 years of experience is required. - Preference given to experience providing civil legal services and in the social justice sector. - Preference given to applicants with disabilities or those enrolled with a Native American community.
Job Description:
- The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is seeking an attorney to address unique legal issues impacting Native American children and families in the Four Corners region. - The Law Center provides free legal services to Native Americans with disabilities. - Attorneys at the Law Center represent clients in administrative hearings, as well as tribal, state, and federal court actions. - Attorneys also work with tribal governments on legislation and policies affecting individuals with disabilities. - The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in issues facing individuals with disabilities and other disenfranchised communities. - Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is preferred, but consideration will be given to experienced attorneys with a desire to learn these areas of law. - Other areas of practice may include employment and housing discrimination, and violations of civil rights based on disability. - Applicants must have a demonstrable interest in issues facing individuals with disabilities and other disenfranchised communities. - Admission to the Utah, Arizona, Colorado, or New Mexico Bar or ability to apply for admission on waiver to Arizona or New Mexico is preferred. - Willingness to take the next available state and tribal bar exam is required.
- Offices located in Farmington, New Mexico and Flagstaff, Arizona. - Serves a broad area around the Four Corners Region of Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico.
