Legal Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Job summary

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is seeking a full-time, permanent Legal Assistant for its Children's Attorneys Project (child abuse and neglect unit). The ideal candidate will have experience with Nevada and federal court procedures, e-filing, calendaring, Microsoft Office, and case management systems.

A bilingual English/Spanish candidate is preferred but not required, and family law experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires experience with Nevada and federal court procedures.
• Experience with court e-filing, court calendaring, and case management systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general office protocols.
• Excellent legal writing and communication skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

Skills

Legal writing

Communication

Case management

Office procedures

Microsoft Office

E-filing

Court calendaring

Advanced computer skills

Tools

Case management software

Court e-filing system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, a private, non-profit law firm, has an immediate opening for a full-time, permanent Legal Assistant for its Children's Attorneys Project (child abuse and neglect unit).

Qualified candidates must have experience with Nevada and federal court procedures, court e-filing, court calendaring, Microsoft Office, case management systems, and general office protocols. In addition, candidate must be highly organized, have excellent legal writing and communication skills, knowledge of law office documents, and advanced computer skills. A bilingual (English/Spanish) candidate is preferred but not required. Family law experience is a plus.

Additional Qualities Desired

• Is an empathetic communicator with a positive attitude
• Can 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 a team player who 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 & Benefits

Starting salary range is $41,000 to $54,000 depending on experience, with annual increases available. Our excellent benefits effective on date of hire include:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance for an employee, spouse/domestic partner, and dependents up to 26 years old,
• 403(b) 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, and
• Flex work options.

About Legal Aid Center

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 65 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.

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

Deadline: Open until filled