Entry Level Staff Attorneys:

Washoe Legal Services (WLS) is currently accepting resumes from attorneys who are interested in working in WLS’s child advocacy, housing, and adult guardianship/senior services departments. 

Child Advocacy Attorneys represent children in termination of parental rights proceedings as well as dependency and neglect cases pursuant to NRS 432B.  Child advocacy attorneys work with a multidisciplinary team including the child, social workers, therapists, teachers, foster parents, other attorneys, parents and relatives to help the children achieve a safe and permanent home. 

Housing and Senior Services Attorneys units will primarily represent seniors and other vulnerable adults in landlord-tenant cases, consumer fraud matters, probate, adult-guardianship, estate planning, and other similar cases. 

Salary is $55,000-$60,000 depending upon experience and includes a generous benefits package, an excellent work-life balance, and the opportunity to gain valuable court-room experience while making a difference in a the lives of vulnerable adults and children throughout Washoe County. 

Interested Nevada-licensed attorneys (or attorneys who are eligible to practice under SCR 72.1) should submit a resume and cover letter describing their interest in public interest law and their preference among the child-welfare, housing or senior law positions to James P. Conway, Executive Director, at jconway@washoelegalservices.org.  Interested candidates are welcome to call James at 775-785-5701 for more information.