Lincoln, Nebraska, United States · On-site
Description Position Summary Legal Aid of Nebraska is seeking an Attorney for our Juvenile Project in the Lincoln office. The Juvenile Project Attorney provides high-quality legal representation and advocacy to children,…
Skills: Juvenile Law, Legal Representation, Courtroom Advocacy, Legal Research, Case Analysis
Omaha, Nebraska, United States · On-site
Description The Marketing and Communications Manager is responsible for developing and executing clear communication and marketing strategies with brand consistency that elevate Legal Aid of Nebraska’s public profile, fo…
Skills: Marketing Strategy, Communications Management, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Public Relations
North Platte, Nebraska, United States · On-site
Description At Legal Aid of Nebraska, every case has the power to change a life. As Nebraska's largest nonprofit law firm, our mission is to ensure that everyone, regardless of income, has access to justice. We provide f…
Skills: Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Communication, Case Management
Omaha, Nebraska, United States · Hybrid
Description Status: Part-Time, Temporary (with potential opportunity for full-time) Reports To: Project Attorney Location: Omaha, Open to hybrid work Position Summary Legal Aid of Nebraska seeks a motivated and detail-or…
Skills: Legal Research, Legal Writing, Tax Law, Client Communication, Case Preparation
Omaha, Nebraska, United States · Remote OK
Description Legal Aid of Nebraska is seeking an attorney to join our ElderAccessLine team in a flexible role serving Nebraskans statewide. This position is an excellent opportunity for attorneys who are early in their le…
Skills: Legal Research, Client Interviewing, Fact Gathering, Legal Analysis, Client Counseling
Omaha, Nebraska, United States · Hybrid
Description Legal Aid of Nebraska is seeking an experienced attorney to join our ElderAccessLine team in a flexible role serving Nebraskans statewide. This position is ideal for a tenured attorney looking for meaningful …
Skills: Legal Analysis, Staff Supervision, Mentorship, Elder Law, Legal Research
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Provide high-quality legal representation and advocacy for children, youth, and families within the juvenile legal system. Manage a diverse caseload involving abuse, neglect, and delinquency cases while collaborating with multidisciplinary community partners.
Requires a Juris Doctor degree and a license to practice law in Nebraska or eligibility for admission. Candidates should possess strong legal research and communication skills with a commitment to serving low-income communities.
Description
Legal Aid of Nebraska is seeking an Attorney for our Juvenile Project in the Lincoln office. The
Juvenile Project Attorney provides high-quality legal representation and advocacy to children,
youth, and families involved in the juvenile legal system. This position works to protect the legal
rights of young people while advancing equitable outcomes through client-centered,
trauma-informed representation. This role manages a diverse caseload, appears in court,
collaborates with community partners, and engages in outreach and education to improve
access to justice for vulnerable youth.
This position is ideal for an attorney who is passionate about serving children and families,
committed to public interest law, and dedicated to creating meaningful, lasting change within the
communities we serve.
-Provide direct legal representation to children, youth, and families in juvenile law
matters, including court hearings, negotiations, mediations, and administrative
proceedings.
-Representing parents and children, including Guardian Ad Litem representation in
abuse/neglect, delinquency, and status offense cases filed in Juvenile Court in Lancaster
County.
-Appellate work as needed.
-Home and placement visits as Guardian Ad Litem, some for kids who may be placed in
another county.
-Conduct client interviews, legal research, factual investigations, and case analysis.
-Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents.
-Counsel clients regarding their legal rights, available resources, and potential legal
strategies.
-Collaborate with social workers, therapists, schools, service providers, and other
professionals to support holistic client outcomes.
-Maintain accurate and timely case records, documentation, and data entry in accordance
with organizational policies and funding requirements.
-Participate in case reviews, team meetings, and legal strategy discussions.
-Stay current on developments in juvenile law, child welfare, education law, and related
practice areas through continuing legal education and professional development.
-Perform other duties as assigned to support the Juvenile Law Program and
organizational mission.
Our Juvenile Law Program is dedicated to ensuring that every child and young person has
access to quality legal representation and advocacy. As part of our team, you will work
alongside passionate professionals committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable youth and
strengthening our communities through equitable access to justice.
We value collaboration, professional growth, innovation, and a supportive workplace culture
where employees can build meaningful careers while making a lasting impact.
Requirements
-Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
-Licensed to practice law in Nebraska or eligible for admission.
-Commitment to Legal Aid of Nebraska’s mission and serving low-income communities.
-Strong legal research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
-Ability to exercise sound judgment, manage multiple responsibilities, and work
collaboratively in fast-paced environments.
-Ability to communicate effectively with clients, volunteers, courts, staff, and community
partners.
-Experience representing children, youth, or families in juvenile, family, or education law
matters.
-Experience in a legal aid, nonprofit, public defender, prosecutor, or government setting.
-Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally responsive legal practices.
-Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
-Bilingual or multilingual language skills.
-Thorough understanding of legal ethics and professional responsibility.
-Ability to establish rapport with children, youth, and families experiencing complex legal
and personal challenges.
-Strong courtroom advocacy and negotiation skills.
-Excellent judgment and problem-solving abilities.
-Ability to communicate complex legal concepts in an understandable and compassionate
manner.
-Strong organizational skills with careful attention to detail.
-Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and client-centered advocacy.
-Combination of office, courtroom, and community-based work.
-Regular travel within the service area for court appearances, client meetings, and
outreach events.
-Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for community education events
or client needs.
-Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use standard office equipment for extended periods.
We Make Equal Justice Happen
Since 1963, Legal Aid of Nebraska has worked to provide disadvantaged individuals with quality legal advice and representation—something that those more fortunate take for granted. Legal Aid tackles inequality and increases opportunity for low-income Nebraskans by helping clients navigate their way through a complex and often intimidating legal system. Our clients achieve positive outcomes that measurably improve the quality of their lives, help them get up and out of poverty, and increase family stability. To best accomplish this, Legal Aid targets the most pressing legal problems keeping clients in poverty: lack of good housing, jobs, and benefits; the burden of predatory and high-interest debt; and the acute absence of family stability and safety. Legal Aid attorneys provide a full range of civil legal services, from brief advice and counsel, to assistance with self-representation, to direct representation in court. This work makes justice a reality for thousands of low-income Nebraskans, and achieves outcomes that help address the causes and effects of poverty. When low-income Nebraskans have access to a lawyer to protect their rights or to enforce helpful laws, “equal justice” is more than just words, it is reality.
Offices: 209 S. 19th St, Ste 200, Omaha, NE 68102, US · 947 O St, 301, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508, US · 1811 West Second Street, Suite 440, Grand Island, NE 68803, US · 214 North Seventh Street, Suite 10, Norfolk, NE 68701, US · 102 East Third Street, Suite 102, North Platte, NE 69101, US
We Make Equal Justice Happen
Since 1963, Legal Aid of Nebraska has worked to provide disadvantaged individuals with quality legal advice and representation—something that those more fortunate take for granted. Legal Aid tackles inequality and increases opportunity for low-income Nebraskans by helping clients navigate their way through a complex and often intimidating legal system. Our clients achieve positive outcomes that measurably improve the quality of their lives, help them get up and out of poverty, and increase family stability. To best accomplish this, Legal Aid targets the most pressing legal problems keeping clients in poverty: lack of good housing, jobs, and benefits; the burden of predatory and high-interest debt; and the acute absence of family stability and safety. Legal Aid attorneys provide a full range of civil legal services, from brief advice and counsel, to assistance with self-representation, to direct representation in court. This work makes justice a reality for thousands of low-income Nebraskans, and achieves outcomes that help address the causes and effects of poverty. When low-income Nebraskans have access to a lawyer to protect their rights or to enforce helpful laws, “equal justice” is more than just words, it is reality.
Offices: 209 S. 19th St, Ste 200, Omaha, NE 68102, US · 947 O St, 301, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508, US · 1811 West Second Street, Suite 440, Grand Island, NE 68803, US · 214 North Seventh Street, Suite 10, Norfolk, NE 68701, US · 102 East Third Street, Suite 102, North Platte, NE 69101, US
