DNA -People’s Legal Services (DNA) is seeking Litigators for the following office’s indicated below. Our Attorneys represent clients in federal, state, and tribal courts, and before administrative agencies. Representation encompasses a wide range of civil matters, including domestic relations, public benefits, consumer problems, civil rights, land disputes, and for Hopi Public Defenders office they represent criminal cases.
LITIGATORS QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have a JD degree and be licensed to practice in respective state; three (3) years’ experience preferred in the practice of law. The applicant must be licensed in their respective state and produce a Certificate of Good Standing; must be a bright, motivated, self-starter; must have the tenacity to assume immediate practice responsibilities, including handling a significant caseload touching on many different areas of law with regular appearances in court; must demonstrate an interest in poverty law and working with Native American and low income clients.
SALARY: Full-time salary starts at $37,500, with increases based on experience. DNA has an excellent benefit packet: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K, and much more. Applicant will be submitted to a criminal background check. Please send a resume, cover letter, unofficial transcript and a short writing sample to Human Resources Director, P. O. Box 765, Tuba City, AZ 86045 or email
HResources@dnalegalservices.org. The position will remain open until filled. If you have questions or need further information, please contact the Human Resources Department at (928) 283-3206.
Native Americans, Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. DNA is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. Preference is given to qualified Navajo and Native American applicants.
| REQUEST | POSITION TITLE | LOCATION |
| 1 | ATTORNEY/VOCA PROJECT DIRECTOR | FARMINGTON, NM |
| 1 | MANAGING ATTORNEY | FLAGSTAFF, AZ |
| 1 | STAFF ATTORNEY | FLAGSTAFF, AZ |
| 1 | STAFF ATTORNEY | FORT DEFIANCE, AZ |
| 1 | MANAGING ATTORNEY | HOPI PUBLIC DEFENDER |
| 1 | STAFF ATTORNEY | HOPI PUBLIC DEFENDER |
| 1 | STAFF ATTORNEY | TUBA CITY, AZ |
| Other Vacancies: |
| 1 | LEGAL SECRETARY | HOPI PUBLIC DEFENDER |
| 1 | ACCOUNTANT I | WINDOW ROCK, AZ |
Download pdf announcement: Vacancy Ad Nov2017
DNA is seeking a Medical Legal Partnership Staff Attorney in its Flagstaff, AZ office. The preferred candidate will have project design and implementation skills, as a portion of time will be devoted to developing relationships, educating medical staff and community members about the project, and refining organizational processes to ensure patients/clients receive coordinated medical and legal services.
The MLP attorney will provide direct legal services to low-income patients at North Country HealthCare. Areas of legal advocacy include public benefits, housing, special education, domestic violence, elder law, family law, and consumer law. The Staff Attorney will practice in state court and before administrative agencies.
For full job announcement, download pdf: MLP Attorney Ad 11.14.17