STAFF ATTORNEY
LOCATION: Farmington, NM, another DNA Location or Remote
No closing date – open until filled.
Website: https://dnalegalservices.org/career-opportunities-2/
DNA - People’s Legal Services (“DNA”) is committed to providing high quality legal services to persons living in poverty on the Navajo, Hopi and Jicarilla Apache Reservations, and in parts of Northern Arizona, Northwest New Mexico, and Southern Utah. DNA’s main office, as well as DNA’s Fort Defiance branch office, are located in Window Rock, Arizona. DNA also has branch offices in Chinle, Arizona, Tuba City, Arizona, Flagstaff, Arizona, on the Hopi BIA judicial compound near Keams Canyon, Arizona, and Farmington, New Mexico. DNA legal staff practice in tribal, state, federal, and administrative courts. DNA is seeking to hire a Staff Attorney for our NM Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
(a) Reports to Managing Attorney and Director of Litigation
(b) Provide the full range of high-quality legal services to DNA clients.
(c) Be familiar with and follow all DNA and funder policies, and all applicable state, federal, and local regulations.
(d) Participate in community outreach, training programs, and client education events.
(e) Participate in remote, local, or online intake.
(f) Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS: Attorneys must be a graduate of an accredited law school and a member of the Arizona, New Mexico, or Utah bar association, or if licensed in another jurisdiction, able to gain admission by motion or reciprocity. Must have strong oral and written communication skills; the ability to travel and work throughout the DNA service area; competence in working with diverse individuals and communities, especially with Native Americans, persons of color, other marginalized communities; and a commitment to providing legal services to the poor.
WHAT TO SUBMIT: Employment Application (found at https://dnalegalservices.org/career-opportunities-2/), Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts and (Writing Sample-Attorneys only)
HOW TO APPLY: Email: [email protected] | Direct: 928.871.4151 ext. 5631 Cell: 928.245.4575 Fax: 928.871.5036 (Faxed documents accepted)