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Washoe Legal Services Seeking Victim Advocacy Attorney, Consumer & Housing Staff Attorney, and Self-Help Supervisor Attorney

Washoe Legal Services (WLS), a non-profit, public interest law firm is seeking Attorneys to join our organization.  
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  • Victim Advocacy Staff Attorney (salary up to $66,500 a year depending on experience & qualifications)
  • Consumer & Housing Staff Attorney (salary up to $66,500 a year depending on experience & qualifications)
  • Self-Help Supervisor Attorney (salary up to $78,000 a year depending on experience & qualifications)

We at WLS are dedicated to providing experienced and diverse legal services to protect the essential needs of Northern Nevadans. WLS offers a 35 hour work week, best in class benefits package, and generous paid time off (PTO) policy along with flexibility to maintain a positive work-life balance.

Qualified candidates must be a member of the Nevada Bar, or possess an active and good standing Bar License from any United States jurisdiction to comply with Supreme Court Rule 49.1.

WLS Benefits Package pays 100% of the Employee Medical (2 plans to choose from), Dental, Vision and Life plans along with paying for 75% of dependent’s benefits premium. The PTO accrual program starts accruing immediately to earn over 5 weeks of PTO a year (increase in PTO accrual after 2 years) to help promote excellent work-life balance.  WLS has a 401(k) matching program, an Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Account, supplemental benefits, and of course the opportunity to gain valuable courtroom experience. If you are looking for a workplace that values your contributions and helps the community as well as gives you flexibility to have a great work-life balance then WLS may be the place for you!

Please visit WLS website https://washoelegalservices.org/about/employment/ for full job details. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Leiga Monge at lmonge@washoelegalservices.org . Applications accepted until the position is filled.  

Rocky Mountain Innocence Program Seeking Executive Director

Rocky Mountain Innocence Center
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
 
Salary range
$110,000 - $115,000 / year
ABOUT US
Rocky Mountain Innocence Center (RMIC) is a 501(c)(3) organization that works to correct and prevent the conviction of innocent people in Utah, Nevada, and Wyoming.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Executive Director of RMIC serves as the organization’s chief executive officer/top-level executive and reports directly to its Board of Directors.
Guided by RMIC’s mission, vision, and values, and working in partnership with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director provides strategic direction for RMIC. The Executive Director manages and oversees all aspects of the organization, including operations, casework, finances, personnel, development, programming, and community relations.
Crucial qualities in the Executive Director include excellent judgment, impeccable ethics, outstanding oral and written communication skills, flexibility, the ability to solve problems both autonomously and collaboratively, to work in a group as well as individually, to effectively handle multiple tasks with competing priorities, and to interact with a wide range of persons.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational Oversight:
  • Operational Management: Responsible for ensuring for effective, timely, and comprehensive identification of instances of possible wrongful convictions in Utah, Nevada, and Wyoming, overseeing research and investigation of cases, identification of counsel and support for representation; develops and maintains relationships with Utah, Nevada, and Wyoming area law schools and universities for student review of cases; develops and maintains relationships with Utah, Nevada, and Wyoming area legal communities, including law enforcement, public and private defense, relevant agencies, and the judiciary; monitors legal and political matters affecting wrongful convictions and develops Utah, Nevada, and Wyoming policies in collaboration with other relevant entities interested and experienced in policy work on these issues; and serves as chief spokesperson for RMIC.
  • Fiscal Management: Develops the annual budget and oversees/manages RMIC’s finances; works with staff and other relevant entities to prepare quarterly financial reports for the Board; facilitates the annual audit; implements appropriate accounting policies and procedures; reviews and analyzes monthly financial reports and bank reconciliations; oversees facilities; and prepares Annua Report to the Innocence Network.
  • Personnel Management: Effective staff management, including establishing and revising positions to meet changing needs; collaborating with staff to set program priorities; oversees recruitment, employment, and release of office personnel, including paid staff and volunteers; ensures sound human resource practices are in place for all personnel; maintains office policies and procedures and ensures staff and Board compliance; ensures maintenance of official records and documents; maintains proper wage and salary management, benefits, and accounting for staff time; and ensures efficient use of office equipment and IT.
Development:
  • Responsible for establishment and executive of development strategy for RMIC; in conjunction with staff and Board, establishes and achieves development goals for donated and earned income; oversees events and individual giving, including working with development director, fundraisers, or fundraising consultants to achieve these goals.
  • Responsible, in conjunction with staff and development director, fundraisers, or fundraising consultants, for effective identification of grant opportunities; oversees all grant applications and grants management.
  • Maintains and enhances existing donor relationships, identifies and develops new funding sources in conjunction with development director, fundraisers, or fundraising consultants.
Other:
  • Chief Staff Liaison to the Board in all RMIC matters; works collaboratively with the Board of Directors and its committees to develop and implement strategic direction of the organization; keeps Board fully informed of RMIC’s operations and condition.
  • Promotes active and broad participation by volunteers in all areas of RMIC’s work.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of significant developments in the field of wrongful convictions, including relevant legal and scientific developments and ensuring that legal staff is provided such information.
  • Responsible for overseeing and arranging the training and development of all staff attorneys, investigators, and/or paralegals to provide high-quality legal services.
  • Ensure overall quality of legal work by editing and reviewing all filings in RMIC cases.
  • Assign and monitor caseloads and case progress.
  • Collaborate with Case Oversight Committee and other relevant stakeholders or partners on case selection.
 
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Strong interest in innocence issues and working to prevent wrongful convictions.
  • At least five years of management experience in a professional setting.
  • J.D. required
  • At least five years of litigation experience, civil or criminal.
  • Experience with and understanding of budgeting and fiscal management.
  • Understanding of non-profit organizations or experience in working with non-profit Boards of Directors.
  • Experience or familiarity with the legal community in Utah preferred.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to work as a team player while both leading the team and the organization.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining deadlines.
  • Understanding of common computer applications, such as Microsoft Office and its applications.
  • Demonstrated ability to problem-solve, make independent decisions, and to handle emergencies.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
Rocky Mountain Innocence Center considers the diversity of its workforce to be vital to our organization’s success in meeting its mission. We strongly encourage applicants from all cultures, races, educational backgrounds, life experiences, socio-economic classes, sexual orientations, age, gender, and physical abilities to apply.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is our policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, familial status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, unemployment status, caregiver status, or any other category protected by law
BENEFITS
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
LICENSING
  • Preferred bar licensing in at least one of the three states RMIC serves (Utah, Nevada, or Wyoming) or ability to motion/waive in.

Laub & Laub Seeking Criminal Law Associate

The Law Firm of Laub and Laub is seeking an associate attorney to spearhead their criminal department in the Reno, Nevada office.  Current case load covers most Northern Nevada counties, specifically: Washoe, Douglas, Carson City, Lyon, and Churchill.  Travel may be required for in-person hearings, as necessary.  The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of criminal law experience, but candidates who do not have experience will also be given consideration for the position.

Requirements:
  • Must be a licensed attorney able to practice law in Nevada
  • Advise clients on their legal rights in matters
  • Attend pre-trial hearings on behalf of clients and advise clients following each hearing about best strategies
  • Manage court appearances, drafting motions, interviewing witnesses, discovery review, and performing legal research
  • Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents
  • Manage workload of cases and supervise cases
  • Provide legal analysis for clients to determine any possible case benefits
  • Accrue additional evidence to support client’s case or for arguments against the prosecution's charges
  • Prepare clients for appearances
  • Determine essential goals of case strategy and gather information from witnesses and important experts that support client's positions
  • Follow firm protocols regarding calendaring, filing, and information tracking
  • Other tasks as assigned by the managing partner or other senior attorneys

Job Type: Full-time
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Benefits:
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) with continued employment
  • Salary based upon experience

Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with possibility of flexibility

This is an in-office position based out of our Reno, Nevada location. 

Please contact Kelly Weaver at kelly@lawlaub.com with any questions or to submit a resume to apply. 

Washoe County Alternate Public Defender's Office Seeking Deputy Alternate Public Defender

​THE WASHOE COUNTY ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE  is accepting applications for a Deputy Alternate Public Defender in the criminal division of the office. The criminal deputy position will entail representation of clients at all levels from misdemeanors to felonies, and appearances in Justice and District Courts. The APD is a small  office of 11 attorneys and 7 support staff. This is a fulltime government position and salary range, depending on experience, is $73,840 – $143,374 and comes with excellent benefits including health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, and employer-paid public employee retirement. For a full review of benefits visit https://www.washoecounty.us/humanresources/Benefits/index.php. If interested, please provide a letter of interest and resume to mpicker@washoecounty.gov. For more information, those interested can contact Marc Picker 775-328-3965.

Silverman Kattleman Springgate Morey, Chtd. Seeking Family Law Associate

Silverman Kattelman Springgate Morey, Chtd., is seeking an associate attorney to work primarily in family law at one of the state’s premier family law firms.   High academic achievement, strong writing skills, and a desire to work with a supportive team in this challenging field are preferred.  All inquiries confidential; send statement of interest and CV to mvk@sks-reno.com. 

Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman LLP Seeking Associates

FAMILY LAW ASSOCIATE:

Are you one of those lawyers who thinks you would never want to practice family law?   So were we and yet we tried it, we love it and here we are decades later living the dream with an exciting, lucrative law practice.  We want you to join us at Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman LLP.  We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated individual who is driven by excellence, competition, loves to be in court, understands numbers and business concepts and who is ready and willing to build a satisfying, profitable and successful legal career while maintaining a great quality of life.  Successful applicant will have the opportunity for immediate experience in the area of family law. 

Good academic writing and computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Word required.  Salary depends on experience and abilities.  Excellent working conditions and benefits offered.  Benefits include:  medical, dental and vision insurance; Safe Harbor contribution of 3% of gross salary into 401K; CLE expense; State Bar and other membership fees; gym membership; eleven legal holidays off plus PTO at your discretion.  All applicants and resumes will be kept confidential.  Cover letter and resume should be directed to tfritsen@renonvlaw.com. 

CRIMINAL LAW ASSOCIATE:

Well established AV rated law firm in Northern Nevada is hiring an Associate Attorney to practice in the field of Criminal Defense.  The candidate should have at least four years of criminal defense or prosecution experience in both misdemeanors and felonies in Northern Nevada.  Jury trial experience is important in the hiring decision.  The ideal candidate must have significant community ties to the Reno/Sparks area and be actively engaged.  Salary depends on experience and abilities.  Benefits include:  medical, dental and vision insurance; Safe Harbor contribution of 3% of gross salary into 401K; CLE expense; State Bar and other membership fees; gym membership; eleven legal holidays off plus PTO at your discretion.  All applicants and resumes will be kept confidential.  Cover letter and resume should be directed to tfritsen@renonvlaw.com. 

UNR Seeking General Counsel

Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno, seeks applicants for an Assistant General Counsel that reports administratively to the General Counsel.
The Assistant General Counsel litigates on behalf of UNR in consultation with the General Counsel and assists the General Counsel in planning, organizing, and guiding UNR’s legal activities.  The Assistant General Counsel assists in providing advice and counsel to senior academic and administrative officers of the University concerning UNR’s legal rights and obligations.  Scope of the role includes litigation, administrative and regulatory matters, whether in the courts of the State of Nevada or the United States and in all federal and state administrative agencies, client counseling and contracts.
The Assistant General Counsel conducts legal research and advises University officers on matters pertaining to compliance with state and federal laws affecting the University with particular emphasis on litigation, contracts, business and tort law, employment law and dispute resolution, intellectual property, the First Amendment and student rights. The position is also responsible for other such legal or administrative duties as may be assigned by the General Counsel.  Concurrent private practice is precluded. 
The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal skills; personal and professional integrity; knowledge of civil procedure, state and federal laws, relevant law and legal practice, and court procedures; excellent relationship-building skills working with diverse offices and be a team player.

Required Qualifications
Law Degree and five years of related professional experience in civil practice including litigation and contracts

Licensure
Licensure to practice law in the State of Nevada

Schedule and Travel
Variable work schedule
Occasional travel

To apply, please click on link:  https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Assistant-General-Counsel_R0126932

Nevada Legal Services Seeking Project Manager

Description
The Neighborhood Legal Access Program is seeking a Project Manager.  The Neighborhood Legal Access Program (“NLAP”) is a joint venture between the five legal aid organizations in Nevada and the Nevada Access to Justice Commission.  Nevada Legal Services is serving as the fiscal umbrella and will be paying the Project Manager.  This position will be an independent contractor and will be responsible for paying their own taxes. 
 The NLAP will bring access to legal assistance to local public libraries.  The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all the goals and objectives of the project are completed within the grant period; including but not limited to: researching currently available Nevada legal resources that are online, working with the Committee that created the project to create new legal resources that may be needed, researching the types of kiosk equipment available on the market, ordering the kiosks to be placed in public libraries, meeting with the seven local libraries chosen for the first phase of the project.  Travel to rural communities in Nevada will be required. 


Requirements
This position does not require an attorney, but some experience with legal aid organizations, court systems, or law offices is preferred.  Excellent capabilities with internet research, A2J or Hotdocs, Word and Excel are required.  Must possess excellent writing and public speaking skills. 
This is a two-year project.  Contact Donna Pacella if you would like a copy of the project narrative and project goals and objectives.  dpacella@nlslaw.net      

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