Directing Attorney

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, a non-profit, public interest law firm has an immediate opening for a Directing Attorney for its Civil Law Self-Help Center.  The position is located in the Regional Justice Court, Self-Help Center and will supervise staff providing information to pro se litigants, court procedure and form completion.  Candidates should have 2-5 years of litigation experience and familiarity with state justice and district courts procedures.

Prior supervisory experience is preferred.  Excellent technical skills, communication, quick thinking, patience, and customer service skills a must.  Prefer bi-lingual candidate, English/Spanish, but not required.  Qualified candidates must possess an active/good standing Bar License from any United States jurisdiction.

Additional qualities desired:

·         Is able to understand the lives and struggles confronting  low-income and vulnerable people in our community

·         Enjoys providing legal information to someone who might need extra patience understanding their legal issue

·         An empathetic communicator with a positive attitude

·         Enjoys being a part of a great team of caring individuals

·         Loves challenges, dislikes being bored, and believes drama and gossip belong at the movies or at brunch, not at work.

Salary depends upon experience with a benefits package provided, including health, dental, vision and life insurance for employees and their dependents, vacation/sick time and company matched 403b retirement plan.

Please visit www.lacsn.org  for more information about our organization and select “CAREERS” for current opportunities.  Follow us on Twitter.com/LegalAidSNV, Facebook and YouTube.

NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE

Please e-mail cover letter, resume and a brief writing sample to:

E-mail: careers@lacsn.org

Attn: Human Resources Department

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