In 2024-25, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada will early hire committed future public-interest attorneys who will provide civil access to justice to vulnerable people in Clark County, Nevada.
Mission
The mission of Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is the preservation of access to justice and the provision of quality legal counsel, advice, and representation for individuals who are unable to protect their rights because they cannot afford an attorney.
Program Description
The Early Hire Pipeline to Justice Program is a program established in 2022 by Legal Aid Center to hire students, recent graduates, and judicial clerks interested in public interest law. Preference is given to candidates who are diverse, first-generation law students from underrepresented backgrounds, and those who speak other languages. This program benefits the vulnerable community of legal aid clients by ensuring we employ staff who better reflect our diverse community.
In September of each year, Legal Aid Center will recruit public-interest minded 3L/4L law students and recent graduates to begin working at Legal Aid Center in July following graduation. When they start in July 2025, they will receive three weeks paid time off to study and take the Nevada bar exam with the bar exam fee paid.
Judicial clerks licensed to practice can start in August at the conclusion of their clerkships.
Early Hire Pipeline to Justice Attorney Position
Our Staff Attorneys represent marginalized and disadvantaged clients such as 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.
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. Preference is given to candidates who are diverse, first generation law students, from underrepresented backgrounds, and those who speak other languages.
The starting salary for a new law graduate is $70,000, with slight increases for those with judicial clerkship experience. Our excellent benefits include annual salary increases,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, a 403(b) retirement plan with a dollar for dollar match 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. Reasonable relocation benefits also available. Benefits start on date of hire. Absent extraordinary circumstances, applicant is expected to be employed for at least two years following hire. If applicant leaves prior to that time, applicant will be expected to repay moving allowance, bar exam fees, and paid time off to study for the bar. See our full Attorney Benefits Package.
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 65 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.
Timeline
Application Period: September 16 - October 18, 2024
Interview Period: October 9 - October 31, 2024
Notifications of Hire: Month of November
Employment Start Date: July 2025 for new law graduates; August 2025 for judicial clerks who are completing clerkships
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Please email cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample to:
Human Resources Department
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Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is an ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer
