Part Time Legal Assistant Jobs in Reno, NV (NOW HIRING)

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Job Description

The ASUN Legal Services Assistant Director reports to the Director of Legal Services and is the part-time student employee assigned to assist with the programs offered by the ASUN Legal Services.

ASUN Legal Services provides students with free access to legal assistance on most civil and criminal matters. Typical legal concerns brought to the program are: Landlord-tenant disputes, Alcohol/other drug arrests (DUl's), Domestic Disputes, Traffic Violations, and Insurance Questions.

The service provided by the office includes: access to information and attorney referrals, in addition to consultation opportunities with the staff attorney. Our student employees DO NOT provide legal advice.

Responsibilites

• Providing timely intake interviews for student seeking assistance;

• Determining whether a meeting with the staff attorney would be of assistance;

• Determining whether a referral to a campus administrator/faculty would be of greatest assistance to the student;

• Deciding if an immediate referral to an attorney provided on the ASUN attorney referral list would be of the greatest assistance.

• Attending the staff attorney appointments as the "host" for the program in the absence of the ASUN Director of Legal Services.

• Assist the Director of ASUN Legal Services with the assessment of the effectiveness of the program and satisfaction of the clientele.

• Assist the Director of ASUN Legal Services with the development of educational programs for the campus student community on legal services, as needed.

• Assist the Director of ASUN Legal Services with the marketing of the program to the student body with the assistance of Inkblot Promotions.

Required Qualifications

• Candidates must be students of the University of Nevada, Reno.

• All applicants must be currently enrolled undergraduate students on track to earn 15 credits for the academic year(s) for which they are employed and maintain a 2.0 GPA. Failure to meet these requirements may result in termination.

• Applicants should be mature, self-motivated, understand the importance of discernment and privacy of the client's situation, and require little supervision.

• You must work within specific ASUN and University policy and procedure, and the Regents code.

• Must be able to work as necessary to meet client needs

• Must maintain confidentiality of information shared.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent listening skills

• Excellent organization and communication skills

• Excellent writing skills

Schedule

10-15 hours per week

Compensation Grade

Student Employee Level 1
$12.25 per/hour

Contact Information for this Position

Justin Berger

775-784-6589

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

Required Attachment(s)

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This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

About Us

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada's original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 ("Very High Research") university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the "Best National Universities" and "Best National Public Universities." It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times' "Top Colleges for Economic Diversity."

Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada's first medical school - the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University's physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as "University Village," to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.

Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google's TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation.

In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada - led by the University of Nevada, Reno - was named one of the inaugural 31 RegionalTechnology and InnovationHubs (TechHubs).Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories.Nevada's Tech Hub will strengthen America's lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.

Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that's transforming Nevada's communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students' cognitive growth and academic achievement - all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.

For more information, please visitthe University's website.