Consumer Rights Staff Attorney
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Inc., a non-profit, public interest law firm is seeking a staff attorney for its Consumer Rights Project to provide direct representation to low-income clients. Candidate will assist low income clients with cases involving litigation which may involve deceptive trade practices, payday/title loans, vehicle purchase, debt collection defense, and with community outreach and other matters as assigned.
Prefer bi-lingual candidate, English/Spanish, but not required. Qualified candidates must possess an active/good standing Bar License from any United States jurisdiction.
Salary depends upon experience.
Additional qualities desired:
•Is able to understand the lives and struggles confronting low-income and vulnerable people in our community
•Enjoys providing legal information to someone who might need extra patience understanding their legal issue
•An empathetic communicator with a positive attitude
•Enjoys being a part of a great team of caring individuals
•Loves challenges, dislikes being bored, and believes drama and gossip belong at the movies or at brunch, not at work
NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE
Please send cover letter, resume and a brief writing sample to: Human Resources Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada 725 E. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, Nevada 89104
E-mail: careers@lacsn.org
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is an ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Deadline: Open until filled Notes: Equal Opportunity Employer