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Supervising ElderAccessLine Attorney
Location
Nebraska
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Supervising ElderAccessLine Attorney
Legal Aid of Nebraska
• Evaluate Centralized Intake Unit applications to determine eligibility and level of service • Conduct legal research, client interviews, and fact gathering to provide legal advice and recommendations • Educate clients regarding legal options, processes, and potential outcomes • Assist in supervising, training, and mentoring intake paralegals and support staff • Help manage daily workflow and intake operations • Ensure compliance with Legal Services Corporation (LSC) regulations and recordkeeping requirements • Maintain current knowledge of legal issues affecting elders and low-income communities • Support outreach and education efforts within the elder community statewide • Build and maintain relationships with partner agencies and community organizations • Assist in developing intake guidance materials, scripts, and documentation • Participate in AccessLine and ElderAccessLine call support as needed
Job Requirements
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
- Licensed and in good standing with the Nebraska State Bar, or admission imminent
- Experience practicing law, preferably in elder law, legal aid, public interest, poverty law, or related client-service work
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a statewide team environment
- Commitment to serving low-income and older adult communities
- Prior supervisory or mentoring experience (preferred)
- Awareness of legal issues affecting low-income and elder populations (preferred)
- Experience working with vulnerable or underserved communities (preferred)
- Attorneys returning to practice after a career break are encouraged to apply (preferred)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including employer-paid dental and vision coverage for employees and the option to enroll eligible dependents through payroll deduction
- Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident insurance options
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) options, as applicable
- A 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match available after one year of employment
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and other eligible leaves
- Up to 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave for qualifying circumstances
- An Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support and resources
- Wellness benefits
- Professional development and job-related training opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements, when appropriate for the position and organizational needs
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