Northern Nevada Legal Aid (NNLA), formerly known as Washoe Legal Services, is seeking a Legal Assistant for our Senior Legal Center. This position has a high volume of activity and requires excellent interpersonal skills to interact with the public. If you are looking to directly help your community and you want an employer who values your contributions and provides a positive work-life balance, then NNLA may be the place for you!
Duties and Responsibilities
• Screen clients to determine legal issues and determine whether clients qualify for legal assistance.
• Receive clients and guests.
• Enter client’s information (Intake) into server.
• Set up appointments for attorneys.
• Clerical work such as emailing, faxing, mailing, scanning.
• File legal documents in court and set up court-hearing dates.
• Translation of documents, closing letters, phone calls and in client meetings.
• Witness the signing of legal documents and provide certified acknowledgment of signature’s authenticity (notary).
• Monthly ADSD grant reporting (maintain data on Refer & Rejects).
• Coordinate outreach efforts of the office; may perform outreach for the office as assigned (maintain data on how many outreaches we have attended for ADSD grant).
• Other duties as assigned.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required,
• Notary Public preferred but not required,
• Meets expectations on attendance and punctuality,
• Ability to understand the lives and struggles confronting low-income and vulnerable people in our community,
• An empathetic communicator with a positive attitude,
• Desire to problem-solve and make decisions efficiently,
• Enjoys being a part of a great team of caring individuals,
• Loves challenges and dislikes being bored,
• Excellent technical skills,
• Quick thinking,
• Patient.
How to Apply:
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to [email protected]
Salary/Benefits:
Position is a full-time position, with an hourly range of $22-$24, to be determined based upon experience and qualifications.
NNLA promotes a positive work-life balance by offering 11 paid holidays per year (not including half days for Thanksgiving and New Year's) and a generous Personal Time Off (PTO) program that starts accruing immediately at the rate of 7.0 hours per pay period (increase in PTO accrual after 2 years).
NNLA offers a competitive benefits package, which pays 100% of the employee Medical, Dental, Vision and Life plans, along with paying 75% of dependents benefit premium. In addition, NNLA has a 401(k)-matching program.
Application Deadline and Starting Date:
Position is available immediately and will remain posted until filled.
Work Location:
Work is expected to be performed on-site at NNLA’s Senior Legal Center located at 1155 E 9th St, Reno, NV 89512.