Law Clerk - Family Law Self-Help Center

Overview

The Family Law Self-Help Center is a stimulating, high-energy environment where walk-in customers, often with urgent issues, can request legal information regardless of their income, assets, or citizenship. Located in the Family Courthouse, the Family Law Self-Help Center is a legal "emergency room" for self-represented litigants navigating the court system. The center provides legal information and court forms to walk-in customers who need guidance in filing or managing their family court case. The clerk will gain vast experience in issue spotting, applying the rules of civil procedure, interviewing and communicating court processes with individuals, and analyzing a variety of documents, all under the supervision of a directing attorney. Common issues addressed at the self-help center include divorce, custody, guardianship, name changes, motion practice, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assist walk-in customers by providing legal information and guidance on filing or managing family court cases.
• Apply the rules of civil procedure and spot issues affecting cases.
• Interview individuals and communicate court processes clearly.
• Analyze a variety of documents related to family law matters.
• Work under the supervision of a directing attorney.
• Address common issues such as divorce, custody, guardianship, name changes, motion practice, and trial preparation.

Qualifications

How to Apply

Equal Opportunity

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

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