Supervising ElderAccessLine Attorney

Legal Aid of Nebraska

Supervising ElderAccessLine Attorney at Legal Aid of Nebraska, serving older adults with legal guidance. Flexible role focused on supporting Nebraskans statewide in a legal aid environment.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeOmaha • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

Legal ResearchClient InterviewsFact GatheringLegal AdviceIntake Operations Management

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsCollaborative WorkMentoring SkillsCommitment To Service