Staff Attorney

Southern Nevada Senior Law Program; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health insurance

Company-paid dental/vision

Life insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

PSLF eligible

Job summary

Southern Nevada Senior Law Program is seeking a Staff Attorney to serve seniors in Las Vegas, providing free legal services on elder law issues including abuse, evictions, consumer fraud, and advance planning. You will work with the Supervising Attorney to manage cases and draft documents.

This 38-hour week (Mon–Thu) offers comprehensive benefits including company-paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement with employer match, generous PTO and parental leave, and PSLF

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with 3+ years in elder law or consumer matters.
• Active license to practice law; Nevada Bar preferred.
• Bilingual candidates encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases and draft legal documents.
• Negotiate settlements and represent clients in court as needed.
• Maintain accurate case records for grant-funded programs.
• Supervise designated staff and provide direction.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Initiative

Organization

Cooperation

Problem solving

Staff supervision

Education

Juris Doctorate

Nevada Bar license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

LegalServer

Job description

Description

SLP is currently accepting applications for a Staff Attorney. We offer a Monday through Thursday, 38-hour work week with an exceptional benefits package including company-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a retirement plan with employer match, generous paid time off, parental leave, and SLP is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

The salary range for this position is $85,000-$100,000 annually, with professional satisfaction assured and career growth opportunities.

* This position is contingent upon the approval and receipt of grant funding. If awarded, you will be joining a passionate, collaborative team committed to making a measurable difference for seniors in our community.

Requirements

Join our nonprofit law firm and make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors age 60+ by providing free legal services to those in need. As a Staff Attorney, you will work directly with older adults, advising and counseling clients on a range of legal issues, including elder abuse and exploitation, wrongful discharge from care facilities, evictions, consumer fraud, and advance planning matters such as powers of attorney. In collaboration with the Supervising Attorney and legal team, you will manage cases, draft legal documents, negotiate settlements, represent clients in court when necessary, and maintain accurate records to support grant-funded programs. This role is ideal for a compassionate, client-focused attorney who is passionate about advocating for the rights, dignity, and well-being of older adults.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should hold a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, with three years or more of experience practicing law (elder law and consumer matters a plus), a current license in good standing (State Bar of Nevada preferred), and sensitivity to the needs of the senior community. Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged. Additional qualifications include:

• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word and Outlook


• Experience with a case management system, such as LegalServer or equivalent


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Ability to demonstrate initiative, organization, cooperation, flexibility, and creativity


• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems both independently and collaboratively


• Ability to effectively supervise, support, and give direction to designated staff members