Southern Nevada Senior Law Program (SLP) provides seniors (60+) in Southern Nevada quality no-cost legal assistance to protect their rights, preserve dignity, and help with the challenges of aging. We are a non-profit funded by generous donations from our clients and community, as well as grantors including Nevada Aging & Disability Services Division (ADSD) and the Nevada Bar Foundation; and our team is expanding!
If you are professional, compassionate, and committed to excellence, striving to find your perfect work-life balance, seeking a practice with a fulfilling, client-centered approach that touches lives and makes a difference – you need to join the small firm with a big heart today!
SLP is currently accepting applications for 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, and parental leave.
The salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000 annually with professional satisfaction assured and career growth opportunities. It’s time to enjoy your life and work where improving the lives of others is the bottom line!
Responsibilities include but are not limited to advising and counseling senior clients in one-on-one appointments on matters including basic estate planning, eviction matters, and/or consumer matters, et al, drafting related letters and documents, representing senior clients in settlement negotiations, representing senior clients in court proceedings as needed, conducting educational seminars in the senior community, maintaining records as required by grant funders, and assisting with supervision of legal support staff.
The ideal candidate should hold a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, have three years or more experience practicing law (estate planning and consumer matters preferred), have a current license in good standing with the State Bar of Nevada, and be sensitive 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
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