Children's Attorney in guardianship court

About the role

The Children's Attorneys Project at Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is seeking a full-time attorney to represent children in guardianship actions. The attorney will champion the rights of children in guardianship court and ensure that their voice is heard and their rights are preserved and enforced in the action. The attorney will be on the forefront of a new area of practice and will help shape and enforce meaningful protections for children.

Responsibilities

- Champion the rights of children in guardianship court. - Advocate for children's interests in legal proceedings. - Ensure that children's voices are heard and their rights are preserved. - Help shape and enforce meaningful protections for children. - Work collaboratively with a passionate and dedicated team.

Requirements

- Passion for public service and a strong commitment to justice for vulnerable children. - Energetic, intelligent, and compassionate attitude. - Commitment to public interest law and community service. - Experience in litigation, family, guardianship, and dependency law is preferred, but not required. - Ability to speak Spanish is beneficial. - Licensed attorney in good standing from any United States jurisdiction.

Qualifications

- No specific qualifications mentioned.

Skills

- Strong advocacy skills. - Excellent communication skills. - Ability to handle complex cases involving children's rights. - Collaborative and team-oriented approach.

Pay

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

Benefits

- 100% employer-paid health insurance for an employee, spouse/domestic partner, and dependents up to 26 years old. - Loan repayment assistance, usually paying 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 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.

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is an ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer

Deadline

Open until filled

Preferred Experience and Skills

- Commitment to public interest law and community service. - Desire to work with and zealously advocate for clients. - Experience in litigation, family, guardianship, and dependency law. - Ability to speak Spanish. - Licensed attorney in good standing from any United States jurisdiction.