Staff Attorney (North Platte Office)

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.

Legal Aid of Nebraska is seeking a passionate and committed Attorney for our North Platte office.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing effective and efficient representation of clients in our Norfolk office. 
• Evaluating potential cases to determine acceptance and extent of representation.
• Identifying and gathering other information to assist in determining case acceptance.
• Formulating legal opinions and recommendations based on investigation, interviews, and legal research; representing clients in all aspects of their cases, including, but not limited to preparation of pleadings, research, discovery, negotiations, settlement, litigation, and appeal.
• Educating clients regarding their legal options and the consequences of each, as well as processes and procedures involved in representing the client's interests.
• Maintains knowledge of the current developments in the various substantive areas of law as they affect Legal Aid's clients and the client community, in which the individual attorney practices.
• Provide legal advice and counseling to clients, helping them understand their rights and options.
• Participate in community outreach and education initiatives.

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

• Successful applicants will have good research, writing, litigation, and communication skills.
• Successful applicants will also have a demonstrated interest or experience in advancing the goal of equal justice for all.
• Must be admitted to Nebraska bar or out-of-state bar with pending waiver application to Nebraska bar.

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.

Relocation costs will be considered.