Victims Rights Attorney

Overview

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada seeks a full-time Staff Attorney to provide compassionate, trauma-informed, and zealous advocacy for survivors of violent crime. This entry-level position is ideal for a new or early-career attorney committed to public interest law and serving individuals and families impacted by crime.

The Victims’ Rights Attorney will provide direct legal representation to survivors in a variety of civil legal matters, including record sealing and vacatur, name changes, custody and family law issues, protection orders, immigration-related relief, dependency matters, credit and consumer issues, debt collection, and other civil legal needs commonly faced by survivors of violent crime.

• Provide direct legal representation to survivors in civil matters including record sealing and vacatur, name changes, custody and family law issues, protection orders, immigration-related relief, dependency matters, credit and consumer issues, debt collection, and other civil needs.
• Work with clients using a survivor-centered approach and collaborate with internal teams and community partners to ensure holistic, accessible legal services.
• Participate in outreach efforts to connect survivors with legal assistance and educate the community about victims’ rights and available legal remedies.
• Be housed at the Resiliency & Justice Center and be part of a multidisciplinary team supporting survivors of violent crime.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development in trauma-informed advocacy, civil litigation, and victims’ rights law under supervision of experienced attorneys.

The ideal candidate is committed to public interest law, social justice, and community service, with a strong desire to advocate for survivors of violent crime. Applicants may be newly licensed or have limited prior legal experience; relevant internships, clinics, or volunteer work are valued. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural humility, and the ability to work effectively with clients who have experienced trauma are essential.

Spanish language skills are a plus.

Applicants must be licensed and in good standing in any United States jurisdiction or eligible for licensure in Nevada. Attorneys relocating to Nevada may be eligible for special licensing to provide legal services through Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada.

• Starting Salary range is $70,000 to $100,000 depending on experience, with annual increases available.
• 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.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more information about our organization and select careers for current opportunities. Follow us on , Facebook and You Tube.

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Please email cover letter, resume and a brief writing sample to:
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
Human Resources Department
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Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is an ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer

Deadline:
Open until filled