Record Sealing Attorney

About the role

The Consumer Rights Project at Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is seeking a full-time attorney to handle criminal record sealing cases for clients who have turned their life around and no longer want to have a criminal record impeding their chances of employment or promotion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach events to educate the community about the record sealing process
• Assist community members in applying for the record sealing program
• Collaborate with two advocates to build creative, effective ways to assist as many people as possible in this new program

Qualifications

• 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)
• Commitment to public interest law and community service
• Desire to work with and zealously advocate for clients
• Some litigation experience helpful but not required; extensive training provided
• Ability to speak Spanish is beneficial

Pay

Starting salary range is $75,000 - $100,000 depending upon experience with annual increases available.

Benefits

• 100% employer paid health insurance for 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 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 the organization

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.