The American Samoa Legal Aid, Inc. (ASLA) is seeking to employ a full-time attorney for our non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal services to low-income residents of American Samoa. The successful applicant should be willing to start employment at ASLA on August 2, 2021 or soon thereafter.
About the Position:
ASLA is interested in hiring an attorney preferably with experience in representing clients in civil matters. Experience in one or more of the following areas would be helpful: Family Law, Consumer Law, Home Foreclosure Defense, Debt Collection Defense, Administrative Law, Immigration, Domestic Violence, Social Security, Public Benefits, etc.
Responsibilities:
• Provide effective legal advice and representation of ASLA clients.
• Perform work assigned by the Executive Director.
• Comply with applicable Legal Services Corporation regulations in 45 CFR Part 1600 et. seq. or grant requirements.
• Adhere to ASLA Board and Office policies.
• Articulate ASLA’s mission in the legal community, judiciary, government, nonprofit organizations and the community at large.
Requirements:
• Admitted or eligible for admission to practice law in American Samoa.
• Admitted or being admitted to legally reside in American Samoa for at least one year if from outside of American Samoa.
• Possess the highest ethical standards.
• Five years of experience as an attorney practicing law in American Samoa, U.S.A., Samoa, New Zealand or Australia.
• Familiarity with Legal Services Corporation regulations is preferable.
• Possess excellent communication skills. Ability to speak and write
both in English and Samoan will be favorably considered.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Familiarity with the PIKA case management system is preferable, but not required.
• Value diversity and be culturally competent.
• Ability to work well together with the Board, Executive Director and support staff to fulfill the ASLA mission and Strategic Plan action goals.
• Demonstrate a commitment to serve low-income residents.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Priority will be given to those submitting their applications on or before July 1, 2021. Interested candidates should submit a letter expressing why they are interested in the position of ASLA Staff Attorney as well as what they believe they can contribute to the future of the program and its client community. The letter should be accompanied by a current resume with the names and contact information of three references. Application letter and resume should be submitted electronically via email in Word format to Chuck Greenfield, ASLA Interim Executive Director, to [email protected]. ASLA is an equal opportunity employer.