Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Legal Aid of Nebraska is a private, non-profit law firm that strives to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of clients, employees, partners, and local communities every single day. Legal Aid is committed to ensuring equal justice for the most vulnerable individuals in Nebraska by providing free and outstanding legal assistance, and by educating people on their legal rights, options, legal procedures and processes, and most importantly, by empowering them to make a real difference in their own lives.
We are seeking a passionate and committed Attorney to join our team. You will be responsible for providing effective and efficient representation of clients in our Grand Island office. You will handle a caseload : evaluates potential cases to determine acceptance and extent of representation; identifies and gathers other information to assist in determining case acceptance; formulates legal opinions and recommendations based on investigation, interviews, and legal research; represents clients in all aspects of their cases, including, but not limited to preparation of pleadings, research, discovery, negotiations, settlement, litigation, and appeal, if appropriate and approved; educates clients regarding their legal options and the consequences of each, as well as processes and procedures involved in representing the client's interests.
Primary Responsibilities
Qualifications
What we offer
Legal Aid of Nebraska is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements : Required Education :
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
Required Licenses :
Licensed to practice law in the State of Nebraska and member in good standing of the Nebraska Bar Association.
Desired Abilities & Qualifications :
Required Abilities & Qualifications :
Staff Attorney • Grand Island, NE, US