Minor Guardianship Attorney
The Guardianship Advocacy Program at Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is seeking a full-time attorney to represent children in minor guardianship actions. The attorney will champion the rights of minors in guardianship court and ensure that their voice is heard and their rights are preserved and enforced in the action. As part of Legal Aid Center’s minor guardianship work, this attorney will be on the forefront of a new area of practice and will help shape and enforce meaningful protections for minors facing guardianship. The ideal candidate will be an energetic, intelligent, compassionate team play who possesses a passion for public service and a strong commitment to ensuring justice for vulnerable minors in our community.
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. Experience in litigation, as well as family, guardianship, and dependency law is preferred, but not required. 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 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.
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: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is an ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer
Deadline: Open until filled
Education Advocate
The Education Advocacy Program at Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is seeking a full-time education advocate to provide creative and zealous advocacy for children with disabilities who are struggling to receive services and accommodations from the school district. The advocate will work under the supervision of an education advocacy attorney, maintain our client database, screen clients for assistance, conduct interviews, and attend IEP meetings to advocate for students. Our advocate will attempt to negotiate the delivery of appropriate services and accommodations and if unsuccessful, assist the attorney in drafting documents to be used in due process hearings and in court. Our office is expanding this unit and wants to see children reach their full educational potential despite bureaucratic barriers in their way.
Preferred Experience and Skills
The ideal candidate is committed to public interest law and the education rights of children with disabilities. Experience in education law or advocacy is preferred, but not required. The ability to speak Spanish is always beneficial. The candidate should be an excellent writer and communicator as should be highly organized. Tenacity in the face of mind-numbing bureaucracy is essential.
Salary and Benefits
Salary is 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. Benefits start on date of hire.
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: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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 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.
Salary is 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. Benefits start on date of hire.
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
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is an ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer
Deadline: Open until filled
Education Attorney
The Education Advocacy Program at Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is seeking a full-time education attorney to provide creative and zealous advocacy for children with disabilities who are struggling to receive services and accommodations from the school district. Many of Legal Aid Center’s clients are children in foster care or children whose parents cannot navigate their way through the special education legal processes, resulting in their children being left behind educationally. Our attorney will attempt to negotiate the delivery of appropriate services and accommodations and if unsuccessful, pursue relief in due process hearings and in court. Our office is expanding this unit and wants to see children reach their full educational potential despite bureaucratic barriers in their way.
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. Experience in education law is preferred. 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
Salary is 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. Benefits start on date of hire.
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: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is an ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer
Deadline: Open until filled
Victim/Survivor Assistance Navigator
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, a private, non-profit public interest law firm is seeking a full time Victim/Survivor Assistance Navigator for its Resiliency Center. Under the supervision of the center’s Director, the candidate will handle case management, help victims/survivors & clients to navigate, understand and access available resources, attend community outreach events and contribute to program evaluation efforts and activities. Excellent communication and public interactions skills, a team player, dependable and organized a must. Prefer bi-lingual candidate, English/Spanish. 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.
Salary is dependent upon 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 26yrs 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.
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:
Attention: Human Resources
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
E-mail:
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is an ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer
Deadline: Open until filled
Legal Assistant
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is recruiting for a full-time, permanent Legal Assistant. Qualified candidates must have experience with Nevada and Federal 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. Salary depends upon experience.
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.
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada offers a benefit package, such as 100% employer paid health, dental, vision and life insurance for employees and their dependents, paid vacation/sick time, and company matched 403b plan, among other benefits.
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,
- 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, resume and a brief writing sample to:
Human Resources Department
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
E-mail:
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada conducts a background review on employees.
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 to screen low-income clients for eligibility, provide support to Immigration attorneys with oral and written translations, answer hotline and perform general clerical duties. Paralegal or legal experience preferred. Excellent communication and public interaction skills are necessary, detail oriented and great organizational skills. Prefer bi-lingual candidate, English/Spanish.
Salary and Benefits
Salary is 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.
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 e-mail cover letter, resume and a brief writing sample to:
E-mail:
Attn: Human Resources Department
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is an ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer
Deadline: Open until filled
Guardianship Case Advocate
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, a non-profit, public interest law firm, is seeking a full-time Guardianship Case Liaison. The Liaison will work directly with the Guardianship Attorneys and their clients who are seniors and individuals with disabilities under guardianship. The Guardianship Case Liaison will visit the clients in group homes, schools, medical facilities, hospitals, adult day care facilities, job sites, and personal homes. During these visits, the Liaison will discuss housing conditions, safety issues, and physical and medical issues with the clients and housing staff, medical staff, caregivers, family members, and others involved in the clients’ care.
The Guardianship Case Liaison must be highly organized and must be able to work independently. The Liaison will be responsible for managing visitation schedules, calendaring follow-up visits, and maintaining a client database. The Liaison will also be responsible for preparing and providing written reports directly to the attorneys. Excellent communication and interaction skills are necessary. Prefer bi-lingual candidate, English/Spanish.
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.
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada offers a benefit package, including 100% employer paid health, dental, vision and life insurance for employees and dependents, vacation/sick time, and company matched 403b plan. Salary depends on experience. Work schedule: in-office, M-F 8:30am to 5pm
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
Family Law Attorney
The Family Justice Project at Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is seeking a full-time Family Law Attorney to provide creative and zealous advocacy to our clients. Almost all of the clients served are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking, and our representation is extremely impactful in helping a survivor reclaim a life free from violence. Our office visits domestic violence shelters to assist clients living in those facilities and accepts emergency referrals from law enforcement and anti-domestic violence agencies. Our attorney represents clients at TPO hearings as well as in actions seeking divorce, custody, and support. Our attorney can also assist with any immigration-related relief available under the Violence Against Women Act and the U-visa program (with the help of our experienced immigration attorneys). Our attorneys also teach weekly family law classes and provide free brief consultations to those seeking relief in family court so as to help those in the community who cannot afford a lawyer. The entire team is available to provide thoughtful mentoring and guidance, but each Staff Attorney leads their own cases.
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
Salary is 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, loan repayment assistance which usually pays the entire student loan payment, 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. Reasonable relocation benefits also available. Benefits start on date of hire.
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
Clerkships
Law Clerk FAQs
When are the start and end dates?
A typical clerkship lasts from the beginning of each semester’s academic calendar to the week prior to the commencement of final examinations; however, we're flexible and willing to develop a mutually agreed upon start and end date at the time of hiring.
When do you accept applications?
We post our open positions approximately three months prior to the start of the academic semester of the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV. You can find the open positions, when posted, at www.lacsn.org/careers. We hire on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to check the available positions frequently.
How are work assignments determined?
Your supervising attorney will work with you to arrange a variety of assignments based on your preference and the needs of the firm.
Are salaries competitive?
We pay our law clerks $18 per hour.
How to Apply
Please submit your letter of interest, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample to:
Tyler Winkler, Esq.
Law Clerk Program Supervisor
Director of Community Initiatives and Outreach
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, a non-profit, public interest law firm is seeking a Director of Community Initiatives and Outreach. The successful candidate will work to devise and implement a proactive and innovative marketing plan for donors, community partners and our community. This includes engaging with media/stakeholders/community partners, providing support for new legal aid initiatives and overseeing community outreach and social media.
JD or long history of working with legal aid or nonprofit organizations preferred. 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.
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada offers a benefit package, including 100% employer paid health, dental, vision and life insurance for employees and their dependents, paid vacation/sick time, and company matched 403b plan, among other benefits. 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, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE
Please email cover letter, resume and a brief writing sample to:
Human Resources
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
725 E. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89104
e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is an ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer
Deadline: Open until filled
Melanie Kushnir Access to Justice Fellowship
Immigration Attorney
The Immigration Advocacy Program at Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is seeking a full-time Immigration Attorney to provide creative and zealous advocacy to clients seeking immigration redress. Most of Legal Aid Center’s clients are victims of crime such as domestic violence and sexual assault or children who are abused or abandoned and are eligible for victim-related immigration relief. Our office also steps in to help whenever there is an influx of the persecuted to our community. Our office is currently assisting over 100 Afghans who fled the Taliban to ensure they can remain in the United States. Our attorneys file documents in both state court and immigration court and can practice both affirmative requests for relief and defensive cases to prevent deportation. Our attorneys also teach weekly immigration classes and provide free brief consultations to those seeking immigration relief so as to spread reliable information throughout the community for those who cannot afford a lawyer and could fall victim to notaries. The entire immigration team is available to provide thoughtful mentoring and guidance, but each Staff Attorney leads their own cases.
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. Must have Immigration experience. The ability to speak Spanish is preferred. 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.)
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.
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
- 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
Legal Intake Advocate
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, a private, non-profit law firm is seeking a full time Legal Intake Advocate to screen low-income clients for eligibility for legal aid, provide legal information to clients under the supervision of a lawyer, prepare legal documents and related research in the Consumer area. Paralegal or legal experience preferred. Excellent communication and public interaction skills are necessary. Prefer bi-lingual candidate, English/Spanish.
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.
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 e-mail cover letter, resume and a brief writing sample 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
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Legal Aid Center's Diversity and Justice Fellowship
The goal of the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Diversity and Justice Fellowship is to encourage law students who are minorities—and/or from diverse backgrounds and who plan to practice in Nevada—to explore careers in public interest law. Experienced attorneys who also come from diverse backgrounds will mentor the summer fellow in providing access to justice to low-income and vulnerable individuals in our community.
Legal Aid Center will award the Diversity and Justice Fellowship to a current law student. The fellow will gain practical legal skills from researching, drafting documents, communicating with clients, and working with a small number of attorneys in one of our project areas (Family Justice Project, Children’s Attorneys Project, or Consumer Rights Project) throughout the summer.
The application period for summer 2024 is closed.
Fellowship Details
- Application period: January 22 - February 23, 2024
- Fellowship duration: 12 weeks
- The fellow will receive a $12,000 stipend for the summer
Application requirements are listed below. Preference will be given to a law student who wants to work in a public interest law firm and help build trust and confidence in the justice system.
The fellow will begin in May 2024. The fellowship stipend is $12,000 and is paid in installments on the 1st and 15th of the month.
Application Requirements
- A cover letter explaining why you are applying for this experience;
- A legal writing sample, limited to 10 pages;
- Two letters of recommendation, at least one from a law school faculty member (letters can be sent confidentially by email to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ); - A resume (please include any paid or volunteer work with vulnerable populations, along with non-legal employment experience); and
- Your law school transcript.
Submit all materials in a single packet (except letters of recommendation being sent directly) to
Additional Information
If you have questions, you may reach out to Christine Smith, Director of Community Initiatives and Outreach, at
Diversity and Justice Fellows
Josh Lozano
2023
Danielle Oberlander
2022