What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Attorney - Norfolk, Nebraska 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 educating people on their legal rights, options, legal procedures, and processes, and most importantly, empowering them to make a real difference in their own lives.
Legal Aid of Nebraska seeks a staff attorney for our Norfolk office. The position will serve clients in the Norfolk service area by providing a range of civil legal services to low-income Nebraskans
Major Duties & Responsibilities
- Evaluate potential cases to determine acceptance and extent of representation;
- identify and gather other information to assist in determining case acceptance;
- Formulate legal opinions and recommendations based on investigation, interviews, and legal research;
- Represent 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;
- Educate clients regarding their legal options and the consequences of each, as well as processes and procedures involved in representing the client's interests.
- Maintain knowledge of current developments in the various substantive areas of law as they affect Legal Aid's clients.
Benefits
- Medical
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employer-paid Vision & Dental
- Vacation
- Sick Leave
- 15 Paid Holidays
- Paid FMLA Leave
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Employer-paid Life and Long-term Disability insurance
- Great Work/Life Balance
- Wellness Benefit
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Employee Assistance Progam
Requirements
• Admitted to and in good standing with the Nebraska State Bar (or admission imminent.)
• Present ability (or willingness to develop) to manage a typical caseload involving 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.