What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Victim Advocate position at Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada?
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, a private, non-profit law firm is seeking a full time Legal Advocate to provide civil legal help under the supervision of a lawyer to victims and their families when a crime against them has been committed.
Candidates should have familiarity with legal documents and Court procedures. Paralegal or legal advocate experience preferred. Training will be provided. Excellent communication and public interaction skills are necessary. Fluent with English/Spanish preferred, however, not required. 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.
Salary is dependent upon experience with annual increases available. Our excellent benefits include 100% employer paid health insurance for an employee, spouse/domestic partner and dependents up to 26 years old. A 403B match dollar for dollar up to 5% of an employee’s salary after 12 months of employment, 12 weeks paid parental leave, a generous paid time off policy and flex work options. Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada conducts a background review on employees.
Please visit www.lacsn.org for more information about our organization and select careers for current opportunities. Follow us on Twitter.com/LegalAidSNV, Facebook and YouTube.
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Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is an ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Language:
- Bilingual (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25