Staff Attorney

Description:

About Us:
Nevada Disability Advocacy & Law Center (NDALC) is a private, statewide, non-profit organization serving as Nevada's designated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) agency. NDALC is part of a nationwide network of P&A agencies that advocate, empower, and protect individuals with disabilities.

Essential Functions:

• Active Nevada State Bar license, in good standing.
• A commitment to enforcing and expanding the rights of people with disabilities across Nevada through individual and systemic advocacy.
• Ability to work occasional weekends or after hours.
• Ability to communicate effectively; both orally and in writing, with or without reasonable accommodation(s).
• Ability to conduct research and analysis complex problems and develop creative solutions.
• Ability to work both independently and with NDALC project teams with appropriate supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, monitor and ensure compliance with policies/procedures related to client services and case handling.
• Participate actively in weekly case review and grant specific team meetings.
• Maintain, organize and update client files with updated client and project notes.
• Provide direct client representation in negotiations, mediations, judicial and administrative proceedings.
• Represent NDALC on boards, Commissions and Committees as directed by the Executive Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervising Rights Attorney or the Executive Director

Minimum Qualifications or Requirements:

• Active Nevada State Bar license, in good standing.
• Successfully complete state/federal background check(s) and any additional security level requirements required under our individual grantor programs
• Demonstrated ability to work with and/or have sensitivity to people with disabilities

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job function. It should NOT be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be necessary to be performed by a person so classified.

NDALC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, disability, genetic information, or any other basis by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any Employer. NDALC endorse and supports the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals.

NDALC is a drug free workplace.

NDALC offers an extensive employee benefit program and competitive wages.

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