Children's Attorney in Guardianship Court

The Children's Attorneys Project at Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is seeking a full-time attorney to represent children in minor guardianship actions. The attorney will champion the rights of minors in guardianship court and ensure that their voice is heard and their rights are preserved and enforced in the action.

Role Overview

This role is part of Legal Aid Center's minor guardianship work, and the attorney will be on the forefront of a new area of practice, helping to shape and enforce meaningful protections for minors facing guardianship.

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.

Salary and Benefits

Starting salary range is $70,000 - $100,000 depending on experience with annual increases available. Our excellent benefits include :

• 100% employer paid health insurance for an employee, spouse / domestic partner, and dependents up to 26 years old
• Loan repayment assistance which usually pays the entire student loan payment
• 403B match dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of an employee's salary after 12 months of employment
• 12 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months of employment
• Generous paid time off policy
• Flex work options
• Reasonable relocation benefits

About Legal Aid Center

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is a dynamic, progressive, non-profit law firm providing high-quality representation to the most underserved members of the Southern Nevada community.

Please visit www.lacsn.org for more information about our organization and select careers for current opportunities. Follow us on Twitter.com / LegalAidSNV Facebook , and YouTube

Application Instructions : Please email cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample to : careers@lacsn.org

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is an ADA / Equal Opportunity Employer

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