Description:
As our Employee Rights Attorney, you will be at the forefront of championing the rights of migrant and agricultural workers. You'll provide expert legal guidance and representation across a wide spectrum of issues, making a significant impact on the lives of those who need it most.Responsibilities include:
- Providing information, advice, and representation on a variety of legal matters, including The Fair Labor Standards Act, the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act, the regulatory provisions of the H-2A agricultural worker visa program, employment discrimination, wage claims, employment issues, housing issues, benefits issues, and other state and federal laws.
- Collaborating with agencies serving migrant and agricultural workers
- Creating and delivering educational and informational materials
- Conducting outreach to partners and workers
- Maintaining an active caseload and conducting litigation at various court levels
- Building strong relationships within the Legal Aid community
- Staying up-to-date with all applicable laws and regulations
- Participating in training and seminars
- Utilizing computer skills for efficient data management and legal research
- Helping clients achieve self-sufficiency in line with our Mission Statement
What We're Looking For:
- Admitted to and in good standing with the Nebraska State Bar (or admission imminent.)
- Present ability (or willingness to develop) to manage a typical Legal Aid caseload involving significant litigation.
- A willingness to develop specialized knowledge of laws related to migrant and agricultural workers.
- A commitment to provide legal services to the low-income citizens of Nebraska.
- Awareness of the legal problems and needs of low-income Nebraskans.
- Ability to communicate with persons in the client community.
- Ability to work effectively with other members of the firm.
- Willingness to participate in the local bar and community.
- Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are strongly preferred.
- Experience working with migrant and/or agricultural workers is strongly preferred.