LEGAL AID OF NEBRASKA Staff Attorney - Housing Justice Project Salary in the United States
How much does an Staff Attorney - Housing Justice Project make at companies like LEGAL AID OF NEBRASKA in the United States? The average salary for Staff Attorney - Housing Justice Project at companies like LEGAL AID OF NEBRASKA in the United States is $101,884 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $84,429 and $119,340. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. View the Cost of Living in Major Cities2
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Description
For more than 50 years, Legal Aid of Nebraska has provided dignity, hope, self-sufficiency, and justice through quality civil legal services. That is the important job of Legal Aid of Nebraska.
We are seeking a passionate and committed Housing Justice Project Staff Attorney to join our team. As a Housing Justice Project Staff Attorney, you will be responsible for providing effective and efficient representation of clients on housing issues. This work may include legal issues in the following areas: landlord/tenant; access to housing; longer-term housing recovery issues associated with affordability, ownership, and resiliency; housing benefits; and community and housing redevelopment options.
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
- $50,000-$65,000 depending on experience, additional bonus available for bilingual (English/Spanish) speakers
- 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.
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