Legal Aid of Nebraska ยท 7 hours ago
Attorney
North Platte, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelLegal Aid of Nebraska is a private, non-profit law firm dedicated to providing free legal assistance to vulnerable individuals in Nebraska. They are seeking a Staff Attorney or Managing Attorney to represent clients, evaluate cases, and educate them on their legal rights and options.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for providing effective and efficient representation of clients in our Norfolk office
Evaluating potential cases to determine acceptance and extent of representation
Identifying and gathering other information to assist in determining case acceptance
Formulating legal opinions and recommendations based on investigation, interviews, and legal research; representing clients in all aspects of their cases, including, but not limited to preparation of pleadings, research, discovery, negotiations, settlement, litigation, and appeal
Educating clients regarding their legal options and the consequences of each, as well as processes and procedures involved in representing the client's interests
Maintains knowledge of the current developments in the various substantive areas of law as they affect Legal Aid's clients and the client community, in which the individual attorney practices
Provide legal advice and counseling to clients, helping them understand their rights and options
Participate in community outreach and education initiatives
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Licensed to practice law in Nebraska (or eligible for admission soon)
Strong commitment to serving low-income individuals and families
Awareness of the legal challenges faced by underserved communities
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage a litigation-based caseload and collaborate effectively with colleagues
Preferred
Experience in poverty law, legal aid, or community service is preferred
Fluency in another language commonly spoken by clients is a plus
Benefits
Legal Aid employees are eligible for certain student loan forgiveness/repayment assistance
15 paid holidays
Generous vacation and sick leave
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Paid Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
Retirement plan
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Wellness benefit, including reimbursement for gym or health club memberships
Opportunities for professional development and training
Company
Legal Aid of Nebraska
Legal Aid of Nebraska provides free civil legal assistance and justice through quality civil legal services.
Founded in 1963
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase