Legal Services Director jobs in Nevada

Legal Assistant/Secretary – Northern Nevada

Nevada Legal Services (NLS) strengthens communities across Nevada by ensuring fairness and providing

equal access to justice. We are a non-profit legal aid organization providing free legal services to low

income people in every county in Nevada. Our primary source of funding is through a grant from the

federal Legal Services Corporation, but we receive grant funding from a variety of sources.

NLS has 4 offices in northern Nevada and supports multiple projects impacting a variety of communities.

We are staffing this position in our Elko office. Attorneys assist clients in legal matters ranging from

eviction defense, unemployment benefits hearings, to name changes and assistance to veterans, seniors

and disabled individuals. The legal secretary will support project attorneys and other staff with intake,

case management, filing, outreach coordination, and other duties as necessary to assist us in providing

high quality legal representation to our clients. This position will also potentially share front desk

responsibility. This position may be filled in any of our northern offices – Reno, Elko, Carson or

Yerington. Some travel may be required to meet the needs of our clients and the organization.

The annual salary for the position is $27,000 - $45,000 depending on experience. We provide paid sick

and vacation time, medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

Visit our website at www.nevadalegalservices.org and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram,

Facebook and YouTube. 

Provide support to attorneys and staff by performing clerical duties, answering phones,

conducting intake, managing outreach, preparing correspondence to attorneys and clients, filing

documents, and managing case files. Perform other duties as assigned. 

The ability to communicate in a language other than English is preferred. 

Experience with Outlook, Word and Excel. Experience with online case management systems and

other applications a plus. 

Experience with and aptitude for organization, calendar and case management. 

Ability to file legal documents in court and converse with court personnel. 

Perform outreach and communicate with community partners as needed. 

Applicants must have an interest and passion for helping low-income Nevadans, seniors and

veterans. 

Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team. 

Ability to work independently, handle changes or unexpected events, and establish cordial

working relationships with courts and administrative personnel, coworkers, service providers, and

clients. 

Capability to work with low-income clients from diverse backgrounds, including clients with

physical and mental disabilities and clients with limited English proficiency. 

Follow all requirements of the Nevada Legal Services Personnel and Case Management Manuals

regarding timely completion of timesheets, mileage reimbursements, and other administratively

required documents as well as maintaining cases in accordance with our case handling standards.

Application Instructions:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Provide cover letter explaining

interest, resume and 3 references to careers@nevadalegalservices.org, or apply online at

www.nevadalegalservices.org/employment, and reference “Legal Assistant - Elko” in the subject line.

Please indicate which office you prefer working from as well.

Nevada Legal Services (NLS) is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and fosters an environment free

of barriers and discriminatory practices. NLS actively promotes mutual respect, acceptance, teamwork and

productivity. NLS is committed to maintaining an organization whose staff, Board and clients are diverse

in background, experience, race, color, national origin, gender, age, religious reference, marital status,

sexual orientation, sensory, mental or physical abilities, veteran status, and other qualities that strengthen

the program while reinforcing its commitment to basic fairness. People of color, people who identify as

transgender, lesbian, gay, or bisexual, and those with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Individuals needing a reasonable accommodation for the application, interview process or for more

information about the program may send a request to the email address provided. | Equal Opportunity

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