Description:
Are you ready to leave the grind of a monotonous private sector
career where case results feel like they make no real difference? Or are
you graduating from law school and want to do the most meaningful work
there is? If you are interested in changing a child's life, then read
this: Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, a non-profit, public interest
law firm, is seeking a full-time Attorney for its Children's Attorneys
Project. The Children's Attorneys Project represents abused and
neglected children in foster care, advocating for what they want to
happen and ensuring their voices are heard in the child
welfare/dependency action as decisions that will change the trajectory
of their lives are being made. From the time a child first enters the
system until they exit it, our lawyers are by their side: attending all
court hearings, visiting them in their homes and within the community,
counseling them about their options, keeping them informed about their
cases, advocating for them during meetings, and helping them plan for
their futures.
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.)