Independent Living Advocate

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, a private, non-profit law firm has an immediate opening for a full-time, Independent Living Advocate to assist Attorneys with their clients who are aging out of the foster care system.

Duties

• Checking-in every six weeks with clients including those that reside outside of Nevada.
• Reviewing youth / young adult cases in case management system and Odyssey prior to contacting the client.
• Assist clients as needed including researching school and community resources and providers in-state and out-of-state (e.g., trade schools, colleges, FAFSA support, etc.)
• Emailing caseworkers to obtain updated contact information.
• Participating in IL Transition Planning Child and Family Team ("ILTP CFT" 30 days prior to the client aging out) meetings with the assigned CAP Attorney.
• Updating the client's demographics in case management System and entering notes after meetings with clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Successful candidates must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced deadline driven environment, be a team player, be dependable and organized, detailed oriented, and be able to move between files / projects easily. Excellent legal writing skills a must. Prefer bi-lingual candidate, English / Spanish but not required.

Qualifications

Salary and Benefits

Starting salary range is $39,000.00 to $52,000.00 depending on experience with annual increases available. Our excellent benefits are effective on date of hire and include :

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

NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE

Please e-mail cover letter, resume and a brief writing sample to :

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada

Attn : Human Resources Department

E-mail : careers@lacsn.org

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