Staff Attorney – HIV Impact Project – Las Vegas, 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 individuals and families in every county in Nevada. Our primary source of funding is through a grant from the federal Legal Services Corporation, although we receive funding from a variety of grant funders as well as private donors. Nevada Legal Services has an opening for an attorney to join our HIV Impact Project assisting eligible pro bono clients living with HIV or AIDS with civil legal matters, including landlord-tenant disputes, eviction defense, public benefits problems, name and gender marker change, criminal record sealing, eviction record sealing, and discrimination. We provide generous paid time off and employer-paid medical insurance, as well as dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plan. The salary for the position is $70,000. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please provide cover letter explaining interest, resume, 3 references, and writing sample to careers@nevadalegalservices.org, referencing “Staff Attorney – HIV Impact” in the subject line. Requirements: <ul> <li>Applicants must be licensed to practice in Nevada, or licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction and </li> </ul>eligible for admission pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 49.1(1)(c). <ul> <li>J.D. from ABA accredited law school. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Applicants must have an interest and passion for helping low-income Nevadans. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ability to work independently, handle changes or unexpected events, and establish cordial </li> </ul>working relationships with courts and administrative personnel, co-workers, service providers, and clients. <ul> <li>Excellent oral and written advocacy, analytical and organizational skills. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Capability to work with low-income clients from diverse backgrounds, including clients with </li> </ul>physical and mental disabilities and clients with limited English proficiency. <ul> <li>Follow all requirements of the Nevada Legal Services Personnel and Case Management Manuals </li> </ul>regarding timely completion of timesheets, mileage reimbursements, and other administratively required documents as well as maintaining cases in accordance with our case handling standards. Page 1 of 2 <ul> <li>Travel to various locations in Nevada to appear in court, complete case-related tasks, meet with </li> </ul>clients, or conduct community outreach and education. Application Instructions: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Provide cover letter explaining interest, resume, 3 references, and writing sample to careers@nevadalegalservices.org, and reference “Staff Attorney – HIV Impact” in the subject line. 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 Employer Page 2 of 2

Staff Attorney - Ryan White/HIV Impact Project - Las Vegas

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