Elder Access Line Attorney

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🌾 Nebraska – Remote

🌾 Nebraska – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧑‍💼 Attorney / Lawyer

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Legal Aid of Nebraska

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1963

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

Non-profit • Social Impact

Legal Aid of Nebraska is a statewide nonprofit organization that provides civil legal aid, advice, referrals, and representation to low-income Nebraskans who cannot otherwise access legal services. It focuses on preserving stability and protecting vulnerable people across areas such as family and juvenile law, housing, income and benefits, consumer and debt issues, agricultural worker rights, disaster relief, and programs serving Native American communities; it operates seven offices serving all 93 counties and offers an access line and online application for help.

📋 Description

• 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 • Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to serve clients effectively • Assist with daily intake operations and client service delivery • Ensure compliance with Legal Services Corporation (LSC) regulations and recordkeeping requirements • Maintain and develop 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

🎯 Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school • Licensed and in good standing with the Nebraska State Bar, or admission imminent • Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills • Ability to work collaboratively within a statewide team environment • Commitment to serving low-income and older adult communities • Interest in elder law, public interest law, legal aid, or client-service work (preferred) • Experience working with vulnerable or underserved communities through employment, internships, clinics, externships, volunteer work, or legal practice (preferred) • Demonstrated commitment to public service (preferred) • Bilingual language skills are a plus (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