Consumer Intake Advocate

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health insurance

403B match dollar for dollar up to 5%

12 weeks paid parental leave

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is seeking a full-time Legal Intake Advocate to assist low-income clients with eligibility for legal aid, under lawyer supervision. Responsibilities include providing legal information, preparing documents, and supporting research efforts. Applicants should demonstrate excellent communication skills, empathy, and a desire to help vulnerable populations. The role offers a salary range of $39,000-$52,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• Paralegal or legal experience preferred.
• Ability to understand the struggles of low-income individuals.
• Enjoys providing legal information with patience.

Responsibilities

• Screen low-income clients for legal aid eligibility.
• Provide legal information under lawyer supervision.
• Prepare legal documents and conduct related research.

Skills

Excellent communication

Public interaction skills

Empathetic communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Job description

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, a private, non-profit law firm is seeking a full time Legal Intake Advocate to screen low-income clients for eligibility for legal aid, provide legal information to clients under the supervision of a lawyer, prepare legal documents and related research in the Consumer area. Paralegal or legal experience preferred. Excellent communication and public interaction skills are necessary. Prefer bi-lingual candidate, English/Spanish.

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
• Is 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

Starting salary range is $39,000.00-$52,000.00 yearly dependent upon experience with annual increases available. Our excellent benefits include:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance for an employee, spouse/domestic partner, and dependents up to 26 years old
• 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

Hours for the center are in-person, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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