Record Sealing Attorney

State Bar of Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Loan repayment assistance

403B match

12 weeks parental leave

Paid time off

Flex work options

Relocation benefits

Job summary

The Consumer Rights Project at Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada seeks a full-time attorney to handle criminal record sealing cases for clients who have turned their life around and want to remove barriers to employment. The attorney will conduct outreach events to educate the community about the sealing process and assist community members in applying for our program.

This is a new program and will involve working with two advocates to build a creative, effective ways to assist as many people

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in good standing in any US jurisdiction.
• Commitment to public interest law and community service.
• Extensive training provided; some litigation experience helpful but not required.
• Spanish language ability is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Handle criminal record sealing cases for clients seeking to remove barriers to employment.
• Conduct outreach events to educate the community about the sealing process and assist applicants.

Skills

Public interest law

Community service

Advocacy

Spanish (beneficial)

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in good standing (US)

Job description

The Consumer Rights Project at Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is seeking a full-time attorney to handle criminal record sealing cases for clients who have turned their life around and no longer want to have a criminal record impeding their chances of employment or promotion. The position will involve conducting outreach events to educate the community about the record sealing process and to assist community members in applying for our program. This is a new program and will involve working with two advocates to build a creative, effective ways to assist as many people as possible.

Salary and Benefits

Starting salary range is $75,000 - $100,000 depending upon experience with annual increases available. Our excellent benefits start on date of hire and include:

• 100% employer paid health insurance for an employee, spouse/domestic partner, and dependents up to 26 years old.
• Loan repayment assistance, which usually pays the entire student loan payment.
• 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.
• Flex work options.
• Reasonable relocation benefits.

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 64 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.

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.

Preferred Experience and Skills

The ideal candidate is committed to public interest law and community service and has the desire to work with and zealously advocate for our clients. While some litigation experience is helpful, no prior experience is necessary as Legal Aid Center provides extensive training. The ability to speak Spanish is always beneficial. The candidate must be a licensed attorney in good standing from any United States jurisdiction (Nevada offers special licensing for attorneys relocating to Nevada to provide legal services through Legal Aid Center.)