Consumer Law Legal Intake Advocate

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Inc. is hiring a full-time Legal Intake Advocate in Las Vegas to screen low-income clients for eligibility for legal aid and provide information under attorney supervision. The role includes referrals, data entry, and assisting attorneys in the Consumer Law area.

Paralegal or legal experience is preferred, with bilingual English/Spanish a plus but not required. The ideal candidate can multitask in a fast-paced environment, communicates clearly with clients,

Qualifications

• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and public interactions.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Screen low-income clients for eligibility for legal aid.
• Provide legal information to clients under supervision of a lawyer.
• Provide referrals and assist with data entry.
• Assist attorneys with other duties in the Consumer Law area.

Skills

Multitasking

Team Player

Dependable

Organized

Communication Skills

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, provide referrals, data entry, and assist attorneys with other duties as assigned in the Consumer Law area. Paralegal or legal experience preferred.

Successful candidates must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced deadline driven environment, be a team player, be dependable and organized, detailed oriented, and be able to multitask. Excellent communication and public interactions a must. Prefer bilingual candidate, English/Spanish but not required. Starting salary range is $41,000.00 to $54,000.00 depending on experience with annual increases available.

• 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 issues.
• An empathetic communicator with a positive attitude.
• Enjoys being a part of a great team of passionate and caring individuals.
• Loves challenges, is a self-starter, and believes in professionalism.

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada offers a benefit package, including 100% employer paid health, dental, vision and life insurance for employees and their dependents up to 26 years old, paid personal time off, and company matched 403b plan.

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