What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Attorney - Grand Island position at Legal Aid of Nebraska?
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
- Evaluates potential cases to determine acceptance and extent of representation.
- Represent clients in all aspects of their cases including, but not limited to preparation of pleadings, research, discovery, negotiations, settlement, litigation, and appeal
- Provide legal advice and counseling to clients, helping them understand their rights and options.
- Participate in community outreach and education initiatives.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Nebraska and member in good standing with Nebraska Bar Association.
- Fluency in a second language is preferred.
- Relevant experience in poverty law, with a legal aid program, or serving the client community in a way related to legal services is highly desirable.
What we offer
- 15 paid holidays
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Long-term disability
- Paid FMLA
- Reimbursement for gym or health club membership
- Retirement plan
- Sick leave
- Vacation
- Vision insurance
- Wellness benefit
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:
• Ability to communicate in a language other than English spoken by significant numbers of clients.
• Relevant experience in poverty law, with a legal aid program, or serving the client community in a way related to legal services.
Required Abilities & Qualifications:
• Admitted to and in good standing with the Nebraska State Bar (or admission imminent.)
• Present ability (or willingness to develop) to manage a typical LAN caseload involving significant litigation.
• A commitment to provide legal services to the low-income citizens of Nebraska.
• Awareness of the legal problems and needs of low-income Nebraskans.
• Ability to communicate with persons in the client community.
• Ability to work effectively with other members of the firm.
• Willingness to participate in the local bar and community.