Consumer Intake Advocate

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Inc.; Las Vegas, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403B match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Inc. is seeking a full-time Legal Intake Advocate to screen low-income clients for eligibility for legal aid and to provide legal information under the supervision of a lawyer.

The role includes preparing legal documents and conducting related research in the Consumer area, with paralegal or legal experience preferred and a bi-lingual English/Spanish aptitude. Starting salary range is $39,000.00-$52,000.00 yearly, with annual increases.

Qualifications

• Paralegal or legal experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and public interaction skills required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong communication

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.

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