Description:
The Children's Attorneys Project at Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is seeking a full-time attorney to represent children in guardianship actions. The attorney will champion the rights of children in guardianship court and ensure that their voice is heard and their rights are preserved and enforced in the action. The attorney will be on the forefront of a new area of practice and will help shape and enforce meaningful protections for children. The ideal candidate will be an energetic, intelligent, compassionate team play who possesses a passion for public service and a strong commitment to ensuring justice for vulnerable children in our community.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. Experience in litigation, as well as family, guardianship, and dependency law is preferred, but not required. 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.)