Job Title: Legal Service Fund Immigration Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Provide direct representation to individuals seeking assistance with immigration matters within the Legal Services Fund program. - Manage a caseload independently, taking ownership of cases from initial client intake through final resolution. - Advocate zealously for clients, particularly those who work in hotels and casinos, who are the backbone of the community. - Collaborate with the Culinary Union
Job Title: Children's Attorney (in guardianship court) Job Responsibilities: The Children's Attorney will represent children in guardianship actions as part of the Children's Attorneys Project at the organization. The primary responsibility is to advocate for the rights of children in guardianship court, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights are preserved and enforced. The attorney will be a pioneer in this emerging area of practice, helping to shape and enforce m
Job Title: Staff Attorney – Core Services Job Responsibilities: The Staff Attorney in the core services department will assist pro bono clients, primarily focusing on areas such as tenant's rights, eviction defense, subsidized housing, public benefits, criminal record sealing, and eviction record sealing matters. The legal issues addressed by the attorney may vary based on the needs of the client communities. The attorney will be expected to: - Work collaboratively within...
Job Title: Staff Attorney – Victim Advocacy (DV/Family Law Unit) Job Responsibilities: - Protect Survivors: Represent victims of domestic violence in protective order hearings, custody matters, and divorce proceedings to ensure their safety and stability. - Client Advocacy: Build strong, confidential attorney-client relationships, providing trauma-informed counsel and guiding clients through complex legal systems with compassion. - Court Representation: Appear in family an...
Job Title: Staff Attorney – Adult Guardianship Job Responsibilities: - Establish and maintain a trusting, confidential relationship with clients, advocating for their expressed wishes during court proceedings, with opposing counsel, and with service providers. - Conduct visits with assigned clients before all court hearings to understand and address their needs. - Ensure clients’ due process rights are protected throughout the guardianship process. - Investigate clientsâ...
Job Title: Staff Attorney – Victim Advocacy (DV/Family Law Unit) Job Responsibilities: - Protect Survivors: Represent victims of domestic violence in protective order hearings, custody matters, and divorce proceedings to ensure their safety and stability. - Client Advocacy: Establish strong, confidential attorney-client relationships, providing trauma-informed counsel and guiding clients through complex legal systems with compassion. - Court Representation: Appear in famil...
Job Title: Senior Law Center – Housing & Consumer Protection Staff Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Senior Law Center – Housing & Consumer Protection Staff Attorney at **Members Only** is tasked with providing counsel, advice, and direct legal representation to individuals aged 60 or older in Northern Nevada. The attorney will focus on housing and consumer-related issues, ensuring the dignity, safety, and peace of mind of seniors. Key responsibilities include: - Maintaining dire...