Adult Guardianship Attorney

Full-time

No

H1: Join Our Team as a Staff Attorney at the Guardianship Advocacy Program!
H2: Protect Vulnerable Adults and Seniors in Nevada with Legal Aid Center

Organization: Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
Job Title: Staff Attorney
Experience Level: Entry-level/No prior experience required
Salary: Dependent on experience with annual increases available

The Role:

- Provide creative and zealous advocacy for vulnerable seniors and adults facing guardianship
- Champion the civil and constitutional rights of clients
- Conduct direct legal representation for vulnerable adults in court
- Conduct interviews and meetings with clients and interested parties
- Negotiate with opposing counsel
- Conduct discovery
- Represent clients in court throughout the life of the guardianship
- Protect client's interests when issues arise
- Receive thoughtful mentoring and guidance from the guardianship team
- Lead your own cases

The Organization:

- The first and only practice of its kind in the United States
- Model for other states in the country
- Opportunity to engage in cutting-edge legal representation
- Advocate for statutory reforms
- Develop working relationships with policymakers and stakeholders

Preferred Experience and Skills:

- Commitment to public interest law and community service
- Desire to work with and zealously advocate for clients
- Some litigation experience helpful, but not required
- Spanish language proficiency beneficial
- Must be a licensed attorney in good standing from any United States jurisdiction

Benefits:

- 100% employer paid health insurance for employee, spouse/domestic partner, and dependents up to 26 years old
- Loan repayment assistance for student loans
- 403B match dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of 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 of Southern Nevada:

- Dynamic, progressive, non-profit law firm
- Provides high-quality representation to underserved members of the community
- 65 years of service
- Protects and advances the rights of various vulnerable groups
- Most diverse law firm in Nevada
- Staffed with compassionate and devoted employees
- Collaborative and supportive work environment

How to Apply:

- Visit for more information about the organization
- Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube
- Email cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to
- No phone calls please
- Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is an ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer
- Deadline: Open until filled

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100% employer paid health insurance, loan repayment assistance, 403B match, paid parental leave, paid time off, flex work options, reasonable relocation benefits.

Spanish.

Advocacy, Legal Representation, Litigation, Communication, Spanish Language, Training, Relocation, Policy Advocacy, Non-Profit Management.

Law degree from accredited law school.

Please email cover letter, resume and a brief writing sample to the designated email address.

Qualification and Experience Licensed Attorney in good standing from any United States jurisdiction.

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