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
