Staff Attorney (Scottsbluff Office)

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Legal Aid of Nebraska is seeking an Attorney for our Scottsbluff office.
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 have a new opportunity for a qualified attorney in our Scottsbluff, Nebraska location. Details of this position are outlined below.
Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Correctly applies and complies with policies, procedures, and mission statements and assists in implementing firm goals.
• Complies with LSC Regulations and record keeping in all the cases the individual attorney handles and activities in which the individual attorney is involved.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Unit Director, Managing Attorney, or other members of management.

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.
• Please attach a 3-5-page writing sample to the application.

Legal Aid of Nebraska is an equal-opportunity employer.
Salary Description
$50,000+ DOE