Legal Assistant
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is recruiting full time experienced Legal Assistants to provide high-level support to attorneys specializing in litigation in the areas of Immigration law, Children’s law, Guardianship law and general administrative/civil law. The ideal candidate is organized, diligent, takes initiative and can work both independently and as part of a team. This is a challenging role with varied responsibilities. Must have experience in a legal environment and posses a strong understanding of litigation procedures and documentation.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with clients in person, over the phone, and via email
- Draft, proofread, and file or send legal documents, such as motions or letters of intent
- Perform administrative duties, such as maintaining lawyers’ calendars, scheduling appointments and hearings, making photocopies, scanning and compiling complex documentation
- Create and maintain electronic and hard copy case files
- Screen, direct, and prioritize incoming calls and emails to lawyers
- Enter data into case management system
Required skills and qualifications
- Experience working in a fast-paced legal environment
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Experience with legal forms, documents, Court practices and procedures
- Knowledge of online court filing systems
- Experience working with multiple lawyers simultaneously
- Excellent computer skills and experience with Word, Excel and Outlook software programs
Additional qualities desired
- Is able to understand the lives and struggles confronting low-income and vulnerable people in our community
- Enjoys providing legal information to someone who might need extra patience understanding their legal issue
- An empathetic communicator with a positive attitude
- Enjoys being a part of a great team of caring individuals
- Loves challenges, dislikes being bored, and believes drama and gossip belong at the movies or at brunch, not at work.
Starting salary range is $39,000.00-$52,000.00 yearly dependent upon experience with annual increases available. Our excellent benefits include 100% employer paid health insurance for an employee, spouse/domestic partner and dependents up to 26 years old. A 403B match dollar for dollar up to 5% of an employee’s salary after 12 months of employment, 12 weeks paid parental leave, a generous paid time off policy and flex work options. Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada conducts a background review on employees.
Please visit www.lacsn.org for more information about our organization and select careers for current opportunities. Follow us on Twitter.com/LegalAidSNV, Facebook and YouTube.
NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE
Please email cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources Department
e-mail:
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is an ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer
Deadline: Open until filled
Criminal Record Sealing Attorney
The Consumer Rights Project at Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is seeking a full-time attorney to handle criminal record sealing cases for clients who have turned their life around and no longer want to have a criminal record impeding their chances of employment or promotion. The position will involve conducting outreach events to educate the community about the record sealing process and to assist community members in applying for our program. This is a new program and will involve working with two advocates to build a creative, effective ways to assist as many people as possible.
Preferred Experience and Skills
The ideal candidate is committed to public interest law and community service and has the desire to work with and zealously advocate for our clients. While some litigation experience is helpful, no prior experience is necessary as Legal Aid Center provides extensive training. The ability to speak Spanish is always beneficial. The candidate must be a licensed attorney in good standing from any United States jurisdiction (Nevada offers special licensing for attorneys relocating to Nevada to provide legal services through Legal Aid Center.)
Salary and Benefits
Starting salary range is $70,000 - $100,000 depending upon experience with annual increases available. Our excellent benefits start on date of hire and include:
- 100% employer paid health insurance for an employee, spouse/domestic partner, and dependents up to 26 years old.
- Loan repayment assistance, which usually pays the entire student loan payment.
- 403B match dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of an employee’s salary after 12 months of employment.
- 12 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months of employment.
- Generous paid time off policy.
- Flex work options.
- Reasonable relocation benefits.
About Legal Aid Center
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is a dynamic, progressive, non-profit law firm providing high-quality representation to the most underserved members of the Southern Nevada community. During its 64 years of service, Legal Aid Center has protected and advanced the rights of survivors of domestic violence, tenants facing eviction and homelessness, adults with disabilities and the elderly facing abuse and exploitation, consumers victimized by fraudulent and deceptive business practices, children who have experienced abuse and neglect, and many others, giving them a voice in court and a chance to regain control over their lives. Legal Aid Center is the most diverse law firm in Nevada staffed with compassionate and devoted employees who together create a collaborative and supportive work environment devoted to protecting the rights of its clients.
Please visit www.lacsn.org for more information about our organization and select careers for current opportunities. Follow us on Twitter.com/LegalAidSNV, Facebook and YouTube.
NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE
Please email cover letter, resume and a brief writing sample to:
Human Resources Department
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
e-mail:
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is an ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer
Deadline: Open until filled
Immigration Intake Advocate
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Inc., a private, non-profit law firm is seeking a full time Intake Advocate. Employees in this job perform a full range of paralegal, intake and clerical duties in support of unit Attorneys such as, assisting in translating and interpreting for Spanish speaking clients, interviewing prospective clients, preparing legal documents and correspondence, data entry in case management system, present summary of cases at case review, make/return telephone calls, research court records and other related duties needed by unit. This position requires ability to deal with individuals from diverse economic, cultural and social background, knowledge of preparation and processing requirements of legal documents, legal terminology, civil procedures and discovery, sources of law and the court system.
Additional qualities desired
- An empathetic communicator with a positive attitude
- Is able to understand the lives and struggles confronting low-income and vulnerable people in our community
- Enjoys providing legal information to someone who might need extra patience understanding their legal issue
- A team player that enjoys being a part of a great team of caring individuals
- Loves challenges, dislikes being bored, and believes drama and gossip belong at the movies or at brunch, not at work.
Starting salary range is $39,000.00 to $52,000.00 depending on experience with annual increases available. Our excellent benefits effective on date of hire include 100% employer paid health insurance for an employee, spouse/legal domestic partner, and dependents up to 26 years old, a generous paid time off policy and flex work options after training is complete. A 403b match dollar for dollar up to 5% of an employee’s salary after 12 months of employment and 12 weeks paid parental leave after one year of employment.
Please visit www.lacsn.org for more information about our organization and select “CAREERS” for current opportunities. Follow us on Twitter.com/LegalAidSNV, Facebook and YouTube.
NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE
E-mail cover letter and resume to:
Attn: Human Resources
E-mail:
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is an ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer
Full-Time and Part-Time Positions for Law Students
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is looking for law students who have a passion for justice and fairness. Our law students work closely with attorneys and clients – they prepare pleadings and research memos, interview clients and present cases at a weekly case review meeting, attend hearings if schedules permit, learn how to evaluate cases, and get hands-on experience helping adults and children enforce their legal rights. The time commitment is a minimum of 15 hours per week under public interest grants, if applicable, or at the pay rate of $18.00 per hour. Note these are in-person positions.
Click the links below to learn more about our practice areas.
Consumer Rights Project
Family Justice Project
Children’s Attorneys Project
Guardianship Advocacy Project
Immigration Advocacy Project
We also manage the following centers:
Civil Law Self-Help Center
Family Law Self-Help Center
Resiliency & Justice Center
Interested law students should submit a resume and cover letter via email to the Human Resources Team at
When applying, indicate the project(s) and center(s) of interest.
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada conducts a background review on all employees.
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is an ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Ask-A-Lawyer Liaison
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, a private, non-profit law firm is seeking a full-time Ask A Lawyer Liaison for its Pro Bono Project. This position supports the Pro Bono’s various ask-a-lawyer programs under the Pro bono Project. Under supervision of the Pro Bono Director, the Ask A Lawyer Liaison acts as an intermediary for volunteer attorneys and Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada. Duties of this position include the following: Recruit attorneys to provide free telephonic consultations to members of the community in all areas of law legal aid center covers. Manage client signups; handle client expectations to ensure clients sign up for the correct session and refer to resources. Work with community partners including the local law school to allow law students to participate. Input volunteer AAL hours in our case management system. Manage attorney enrollment in our case management system. Complete administrative tasks as needed.
Qualifications
Experience with recruitment, Nevada Courts, legal terminology and office procedures.
Must have excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient with word, excel and outlook software programs. Must be detail oriented, multi-tasker and able to handle a fast pace environment. Bilingual preferred but not necessary.
Additional qualities desired
- Is able to understand the lives and struggles confronting low-income and vulnerable people in our community
- Enjoys providing legal information to someone who might need extra patience understanding their legal issue
- An empathetic communicator with a positive attitude
- Enjoys being a part of a great team of caring individuals
- Loves challenges, dislikes being bored, and believes drama and gossip belong at the movies or at brunch, not at work.
Starting salary range is $39,000.00-$52,000.00 yearly dependent upon experience with annual increases available. Our excellent benefits include 100% employer paid health insurance for an employee, spouse/domestic partner and dependents up to 26 years old. A 403B match dollar for dollar up to 5% of an employee’s salary after 12 months of employment, 12 weeks paid parental leave, a generous paid time off policy and flex work options.
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada conducts a background review on employees. Please visit www.lacsn.org for more information about our organization and select careers for current opportunities. Follow us on Twitter.com/LegalAidSNV, Facebook and YouTube.
NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE
Please email cover letter, resume and a brief writing sample to:
Human Resources Department e-mail:
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is an ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer
Deadline: Open until filled
Children's Legal Assistant
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, a private, non-profit law firm has an immediate opening for a full-time, permanent Legal Assistant for its Children’s Attorneys Project - child abuse & neglect unit. Qualified candidates must have experience with Nevada and Federal court procedures, court e-filing, court calendaring, Microsoft Office, case management system and general office protocols. In addition, candidate must be highly organized, have excellent legal writing and communication skills, knowledge of law office documents and advanced computer skills. Prefer bi-lingual candidate, English/Spanish, however, not required. Family Law experience a plus..
Additional qualities desired
- An empathetic communicator with a positive attitude
- Enjoys providing customer service to someone who might need extra patience understanding their legal issue
- Enjoys being a part of a great team of caring individuals
- Loves challenges, dislikes being bored, and believes drama and gossip belong at the movies or at brunch, not at work.
Starting salary range is $39,000.00-$52,000.00 yearly dependent upon experience with annual increases available. Our excellent benefits effective on date of hire include 100% employer paid health insurance for an employee, spouse/legal domestic partner, and dependents up to 26 years old, a generous paid time off policy and flex work options after training is complete. A 403b match dollar for dollar up to 5% of an employee’s salary after 12 months of employment and 12 weeks paid parental leave after one year of employment.
Please visit www.lacsn.org for more information about our organization and select careers for current opportunities. Follow us on Twitter.com/LegalAidSNV, Facebook and YouTube.
NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE
Please send cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources Department
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
E-mail:
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is an ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Deadline: Open until filled
Education Legal Assistant
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is recruiting for a full-time, permanent Education Legal Assistant. Qualified candidate must have experience with Nevada courts, legal terminology, and procedures. Candidate must be proficient with court and office calendaring, filing, and general office protocols. Prefer candidate with Legal Assistant experience who is bilingual (English-Spanish) but not required. Candidate must have excellent organizational, communication, and computer skills, and have expertise with Word, Excel, and Outlook software programs.
Additional qualities desired
- Is able to understand the lives and struggles confronting low-income and vulnerable people in our community
- Enjoys providing legal information to someone who might need extra patience understanding their legal issue
- Is an empathetic communicator with a positive attitude
- Enjoys being a part of a great team of caring individuals
- Loves challenges, dislikes being bored, and believes drama and gossip belong at the movies or at brunch, not at work
Starting salary range is $39,000.00 - $52,000.00 yearly, dependent on experience with annual increases available. Our excellent benefits include 100% employer-paid health insurance (for an employee, spouse/domestic partner, and dependents up to 26 years old), a 403B match dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of an employee’s salary after 12 months of employment, 12 weeks paid parental leave, a generous paid time off policy, and flex work options.
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada conducts a background review on employees.
Visit www.lacsn.org for more information about our organization and select "Careers" for current openings. Follow us on social media for news and other opportunities (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn).
NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE
Please email cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample to:
Human Resources Department
Email:
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is an ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer
Deadline: Open until filled
Family Law Legal Information Facilitator
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, a private, non-profit law firm is seeking a full time in-person Family Law Legal Information Facilitator to provide legal information to the public at the Family Law Self-Help Center located inside the courthouse. Under the supervision of a lawyer, the legal information facilitator will provide information to the public regarding general family law court procedures and form completion. Candidates should have previous Family Law experience and familiarity with District Court procedures. Paralegal or legal experience preferred. Training will be provided. Excellent communication and public interaction skills are necessary. Bilingual with English/Spanish preferred, but not required. Salary depends upon experience.
Additional qualities desired
- Is able to understand the lives and struggles confronting low-income and vulnerable people in our community
- Enjoys providing legal information to someone who might need extra patience understanding their legal issue
- An empathetic communicator with a positive attitude
- Enjoys being a part of a great team of caring individuals
- Loves challenges, dislikes being bored, and believes drama and gossip belong at the movies or at brunch, not at work.
Starting salary range is $39,000.00-$52,000.00 yearly dependent upon experience with annual increases available. Our excellent benefits effective on date of hire include 100% employer paid health insurance for an employee, spouse/legal domestic partner, and dependents up to 26 years old, a generous paid time off policy and flex work options after training is complete. A 403b match dollar for dollar up to 5% of an employee’s salary after 12 months of employment and 12 weeks paid parental leave after one year of employment.
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is a dynamic, progressive, non-profit law firm providing high-quality representation to the most underserved members of the Southern Nevada community. During its 64 years of service, Legal Aid Center has protected and advanced the rights of survivors of domestic violence, tenants facing eviction and homelessness, adults with disabilities and the elderly facing abuse and exploitation, consumers victimized by fraudulent and deceptive business practices, children who have experienced abuse and neglect, and many others, giving them a voice in court and a chance to regain control over their lives. Legal Aid Center is the most diverse law firm in Nevada staffed with compassionate and devoted employees who together create a collaborative and supportive work environment devoted to protecting the rights of its clients.
Please visit www.lacsn.org for more information about our organization and select “CAREERS” for current opportunities. Follow us on Twitter.com/LegalAidSNV, Facebook and YouTube.
NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE
Please e-mail cover letter and resume to:
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
Attn: Human Resources Department
E-mail:
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is an ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Deadline: Open until filled
Resiliency & Justice Center Legal Assistant
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is recruiting for a full-time, permanent Legal Assistant for the Resiliency & Justice Center to perform a full range of legal, administrative and clerical related duties in support of an assigned Attorney(s) and/or other members of the department. Qualified candidates must be efficient with time management and be multitasker. Candidates must be proficient with court and office calendaring, filing and general office protocols. Must have prior experience with legal terminology, have excellent organizational, communication and computer skills and have expertise with Word, Excel and Outlook software programs.
Additional qualities desired
- Must be a team player able to deal with different personalities.
- Must be committed to company Mission and Values.
- Must be results-oriented and able to complete all assignments under time constraints.
- Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must have prior experience with legal terminology.
Starting salary range is $39,000.00-$52,000.00 yearly dependent upon experience with annual increases available. Our excellent benefits effective on date of hire include 100% employer paid health insurance for an employee, spouse/legal domestic partner, and dependents up to 26 years old, a generous paid time off policy and flex work options after training is complete. A 403b match dollar for dollar up to 5% of an employee’s salary after 12 months of employment and 12 weeks paid parental leave after one year of employment.
Please visit www.lacsn.org for more information about our organization and select “CAREERS” for current opportunities. Follow us on Twitter.com/LegalAidSNV, Facebook and YouTube.
NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE
Please e-mail cover letter, resume and a brief writing sample to:
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
Attn: Human Resources Department
E-mail:
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is an ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer
Deadline: Open until filled
Independent Living Advocate
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, a private, non-profit law firm has an immediate opening for a full-time, Independent Living Advocate to assist Attorneys with their clients who are aging out of the foster care system.
Duties
- Checking-in every six weeks with clients including those that reside outside of Nevada.
- Reviewing youth/young adult cases in case management system and Odyssey prior to contacting the client.
- Assist clients as needed including researching school and community resources and providers in-state and out-of-state (e.g., trade schools, colleges, FAFSA support, etc.)
- Emailing caseworkers to obtain updated contact information.
- Participating in IL Transition Planning Child and Family Team (“ILTP CFT” 30 days prior to the client aging out) meetings with the assigned CAP Attorney.
- Updating the client’s demographics in case management System and entering notes after meetings with clients.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Successful candidates must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced deadline driven environment, be a team player, be dependable and organized, detailed oriented, and be able to move between files/projects easily. Excellent legal writing skills a must. Prefer bi-lingual candidate, English/Spanish but not required.
Additional qualities desired
- Is able to understand the lives and struggles confronting low-income and vulnerable people in our community.
- Enjoys providing legal information to someone who might need extra patience understanding their legal issues.
- An empathetic communicator with a positive attitude.
- Enjoys being a part of a great team of passionate and caring individuals.
- Loves challenges, is a self-starter, and believes in professionalism.
Salary and Benefits
Starting salary range is $39,000.00 to $52,000.00 depending on experience with annual increases available. Our excellent benefits are effective on date of hire and include:
- 100% employer paid health insurance for an employee, spouse/legal domestic partner, and dependents up to 26 years old,
- Generous paid time off policy,
- Flex work options after training is complete,
- 403b match dollar for dollar up to 5% of an employee’s salary after 12 months of employment, and
- 12 weeks paid parental leave after one year of employment.
Please visit www.lacsn.org for more information about our organization and select careers for current opportunities. Follow us on Twitter.com/LegalAidSNV, Facebook and YouTube.
NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE
Please e-mail cover letter, resume and a brief writing sample to:
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
Attn: Human Resources Department
E-mail:
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is an ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer
Deadline: Open until filled
Minor Guardianship Legal Assistant
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, a private, non-profit law firm has an immediate opening for a full-time, permanent Legal Assistant for its Minor Guardianship Project. Qualified candidates must have experience with Nevada and Federal court procedures, court e-filing, court calendaring, Microsoft Office, case management system and general office protocols. In addition, candidate must be highly organized, have excellent legal writing and communication skills, knowledge of law office documents and advanced computer skills. Prefer bi-lingual candidate, English/Spanish, however, not required. Family Law experience a plus. Salary depends upon experience.
Additional qualities desired
- Is able to understand the lives and struggles confronting low-income and vulnerable people in our community
- Enjoys providing customer service to someone who might need extra patience understanding their legal issue
- An empathetic communicator with a positive attitude
- Enjoys being a part of a great team of caring individuals
- Loves challenges, dislikes being bored, and believes drama and gossip belong at the movies or at brunch, not at work.
Salary and Benefits
Starting salary range is $39,000.00-$52,000.00 per year depending on experience with annual increases available. Our excellent benefits are effective on date of hire and include:
- 100% employer paid health insurance for an employee, spouse/legal domestic partner, and dependents up to 26 years old,
- Generous paid time off policy,
- Flex work options after training is complete,
- 403b match dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of an employee’s salary after 12 months of employment, and
- 12 weeks paid parental leave after one year of employment.
Please visit www.lacsn.org for more information about our organization and select “CAREERS” for current opportunities. Follow us on Twitter.com/LegalAidSNV, Facebook and YouTube.
NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE
Please e-mail cover letter, resume and a brief writing sample to:
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
Attn: Human Resources Department
E-mail:
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is an ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer
Deadline: Open until filled
Guardianship Legal Assistant
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is recruiting for a full-time, permanent Guardianship Legal Assistant. Qualified candidates must have experience with Nevada courts, legal terminology and procedures. Candidates must be proficient with court and office calendaring, filing and general office protocols. Prefer candidate with Legal Assistant experience who is bi-lingual (English-Spanish) but not required. Candidate must have excellent organizational, communication, and computer skills and have expertise with Word, Excel, and Outlook software programs.
Additional qualities desired
- Is able to understand the lives and struggles confronting low-income and vulnerable people in our community
- Enjoys providing legal information to someone who might need extra patience understanding their legal issue
- An empathetic communicator with a positive attitude
- Enjoys being a part of a great team of caring individuals
- Loves challenges, dislikes being bored, and believes drama and gossip belong at the movies or at brunch, not at work
Starting salary range is $39,000.00-$52,000.00 yearly dependent upon experience with annual increases available. Our excellent benefits include 100% employer-paid health insurance for an employee, spouse/domestic partner, and dependents up to 26 years old. A 403B match dollar for dollar up to 5% of an employee’s salary after 12 months of employment, 12 weeks paid parental leave, a generous paid time off policy, and flex work options are included.
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada conducts a background review on employees.
Please visit www.lacsn.org for more information about our organization and select Careers for current opportunities. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Bluesky, Threads, and YouTube.
NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE
Please email cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources Department
email:
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is an ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer
Deadline: Open until filled
Consumer Rights Attorney
The Consumer Rights Project at Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney to provide creative and zealous advocacy and direct representation to low income clients in cases involving fraud and deceptive trade practices, payday/title loans, vehicle purchase and repair, real estate issues and debt collection defense. The attorney will seek to minimize the financial harm to clients in precarious situations as well as seek redress from defendants who continuously prey on the poor in violation of the law to maximize their own profits. The attorney will also assist in community outreach to educate the community about their rights and assist other attorneys in the unit.
The Consumer Rights attorney can engage in cutting edge litigation, including class action litigation. The program attorney also has the opportunity to advocate for statutory reforms to promote economic justice for low-income consumers, guard against unfair and predatory legislation, and address critical and systemic issues impacting low income and vulnerable populations. The attorney can also develop working relationships with policymakers and stakeholders at the state and federal level on consumer protection issues.
Preferred Experience and Skills
The ideal candidate is committed to public interest law and community service and has the desire to work with and zealously advocate for our clients. Some litigation experience is helpful. The ability to speak Spanish is always beneficial. The candidate must be a licensed attorney in good standing from any United States jurisdiction (Nevada offers special licensing for attorneys relocating to Nevada to provide legal services through Legal Aid Center.)
Salary and Benefits
Salary is dependent upon experience with annual increases available. Our excellent benefits start on date of hire and include:
- 100% employer paid health insurance for an employee, spouse/domestic partner, and dependents up to 26 years old,
- Loan repayment assistance which usually pays the entire student loan payment,
- 403B match dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of an employee’s salary after 12 months of employment,
- 12 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months of employment,
- Generous paid time off policy,
- Flex work options, and
- Reasonable relocation benefits.
About Legal Aid Center
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is a dynamic, progressive, non-profit law firm providing high-quality representation to the most underserved members of the Southern Nevada community. During its 64 years of service, Legal Aid Center has protected and advanced the rights of survivors of domestic violence, tenants facing eviction and homelessness, adults with disabilities and the elderly facing abuse and exploitation, consumers victimized by fraudulent and deceptive business practices, children who have experienced abuse and neglect, and many others, giving them a voice in court and a chance to regain control over their lives. Legal Aid Center is the most diverse law firm in Nevada staffed with compassionate and devoted employees who together create a collaborative and supportive work environment devoted to protecting the rights of its clients. Please visit www.lacsn.org for more information about our organization and select careers for current opportunities. Follow us on Twitter.com/LegalAidSNV, Facebook and YouTube.
NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE
Please email cover letter, resume and a brief writing sample to:
Human Resources Department
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
e-mail:
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is an ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer
Deadline: Open until filled
Family Law Legal Assistant
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, a private, non-profit law firm has an immediate opening for a full-time, permanent Legal Assistant for its Family Justice Project. Qualified candidates must have experience with Nevada court procedures, court e-filing, court calendaring, Microsoft Office, and general office protocols. In addition, candidate must be highly organized, have excellent legal writing and communication skills, knowledge of law office documents, and advanced computer skills. Prefer bilingual candidate (English-Spanish), however, not required. Family law experience a must.
Additional qualities desired
- An empathetic communicator with a positive attitude
- Is able to understand the lives and struggles confronting low-income and vulnerable people in our community
- Enjoys providing legal information to someone who might need extra patience understanding their legal issue
- A team player who enjoys being a part of a great team of caring individuals
- Loves challenges, dislikes being bored, and believes drama and gossip belong at the movies or at brunch, not at work
Starting salary range is $39,000 - $52,000 depending on experience with annual increases available. Our excellent benefits include:
- 100% employer paid health insurance for an employee, spouse/legal domestic partner, and dependents up to 26 years old,
- 403b match dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of an employee’s salary after 12 months of employment,
- 12 weeks paid parental leave,
- generous paid time off policy, and
- flex work options.
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada conducts a background review on employees.
Visit www.lacsn.org for more information about our organization and select "Careers" for current openings. Follow us on social media for news and other opportunities (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn).
NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE
Please email cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample to:
Human Resources Department
Email:
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is an ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer
Deadline: Open until filled
Children's Attorneys Project Legal Assistant
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, a private, non-profit law firm has an immediate opening for a full-time, permanent Legal Secretary for its Children’s Attorneys Project - child abuse & neglect unit. Qualified candidates must have experience with Nevada and Federal court procedures, court e-filing, court calendaring, Microsoft Office, case management system and general office protocols. In addition, candidate must be highly organized, have excellent legal writing and communication skills, knowledge of law office documents and advanced computer skills. Prefer bi-lingual candidate, English/Spanish, however, not required. Family Law experience a plus. Salary depends upon experience.
Additional qualities desired
- Is able to understand the lives and struggles confronting low-income and vulnerable people in our community
- Enjoys providing customer service to someone who might need extra patience understanding their legal issue
- An empathetic communicator with a positive attitude
- Enjoys being a part of a great team of caring individuals
- Loves challenges, dislikes being bored, and believes drama and gossip belong at the movies or at brunch, not at work.
Salary and Benefits
Salary is dependent upon experience with annual increases available. Our excellent benefits start on date of hire and include:
- 100% employer paid health insurance for an employee, spouse/domestic partner, and dependents up to 26 years old,
- 403B match dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of an employee’s salary after 12 months of employment,
- 12 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months of employment,
- Generous paid time off policy, and
- Flex work options
Please visit www.lacsn.org for more information about our organization and select careers for current opportunities. Follow us on Twitter.com/LegalAidSNV, Facebook and YouTube.
NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE
Please send cover letter and resume to:
Attn: Human Resources Department
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
E-mail:
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is an ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer
Deadline Open until filled