Description

The Education Advocacy Program at Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is seeking a full-time education advocate to provide creative and zealous advocacy for children with disabilities who are struggling to receive services and accommodations from the school district. The advocate will work under the supervision of an education advocacy attorney, maintain our client database, screen clients for assistance, conduct interviews, and attend IEP meetings to advocate for students. Our advocate will attempt to negotiate the delivery of appropriate services and accommodations and if unsuccessful, assist the attorney in drafting documents to be used in due process hearings and in court. Our office is expanding this unit and wants to see children reach their full educational potential despite bureaucratic barriers in their way. 

Starting salary range is $39,000.00-$52,000.00 yearly dependent upon experience with annual increases available.  Our excellent benefits include 100% employer paid health insurance for an employee, spouse/domestic partner and dependents up to 26 years old. A 403B match dollar for dollar up to 5% of an employee’s salary after 12 months of employment, 12 weeks paid parental leave, a generous paid time off policy and flex work options.  

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada conducts a background review on employees.

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            NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE

Please email cover letter, resume and a brief writing sample to:

Human Resources Department                                                                                                         e-mail: careers@lacsn.org

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is an ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer 

Deadline: Open until filled

Requirements

        Is able to understand the lives and struggles confronting  low-income and vulnerable people in our community

        Enjoys providing legal information to someone who might need extra patience understanding their legal issue

        An empathetic communicator with a positive attitude

        Enjoys being a part of a great team of caring individuals

        Loves challenges, dislikes being bored, and believes drama and gossip belong at the movies or at brunch, not at work.