Staff Attorney

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 to 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.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary for full-time staff attorney is $70,000 per year plus a monthly housing and utilities stipend, generous leave and other benefits. Salary for part-time staff attorney will be pro-rata or negotiated based on hours of work per week.

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.
• 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.

Qualifications:

Admitted or eligible for admission to practice law in American Samoa.

Skills:

Possess the highest ethical standards.

Benefits:

Salary for full-time staff attorney is $70,000 per year plus a monthly housing and utilities stipend, generous leave and other benefits. Salary for part-time staff attorney will be pro-rata or negotiated based on hours of work per week.