Attorney Agricultural Workers Rights Program

Location: Legal Aid office location (significant statewide travel required)

Legal Aid of Nebraska (LAN) seeks an experienced and mission-driven attorney to serve as Managing Attorney for its Agricultural Workers Rights Program. This leadership role combines strategic oversight, staff supervision, and direct legal advocacy on behalf of migrant and agricultural workers across Nebraska.

The Managing Attorney is responsible for overseeing the operations and activities of a local Legal Aid of Nebraska office while ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal services to low-income Nebraskans. This position provides both strategic and day-to-day leadership, fostering strong staff performance, community partnerships, and positive client outcomes. The Managing Attorney serves as a key representative of Legal Aid of Nebraska within the judiciary, legal community, client communities, and with partner organizations statewide.

In addition to management responsibilities, the Managing Attorney maintains a limited caseload and provides direct legal services to migrant and agricultural workers. Legal work includes providing information, advice, and representation in civil legal matters such as wage and employment disputes, housing issues, public benefits, and other state and federal protections impacting agricultural workers.

Key Areas of Practice Include:

• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA)
• H-2A agricultural worker visa program regulations
• Title VII harassment and discrimination claims
• TN visa program regulations
• Wage claims and employment law matters
• Housing and public benefits issues
• Other applicable state and federal laws

Essential Functions:

• Provide information, advice, and representation to migrant and agricultural workers in civil legal matters.
• Supervise, mentor, and support attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff.
• Oversee office operations and ensure compliance with LAN policies, procedures, and program requirements.
• Maintain a limited active caseload, including trial and appellate litigation.
• Review closed cases for legal quality and compliance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with client communities and partner organizations.
• Collaborate with community agencies and participate in outreach and education efforts.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, and legal analyses.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients, colleagues, partners, and the public.
• Participate in trainings, meetings, task forces, seminars, and conferences as requested.
• Utilize LAN’s case management and office systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PIKA.
• Ensure compliance with Legal Services Corporation (LSC) regulations and recordkeeping requirements.
• Support and advance LAN’s mission, goals, and strategic priorities, including empowering clients toward self-sufficiency.

Basic Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in the State of Nebraska and in good standing with the Nebraska Bar Association.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the state.
• Three to five years of legal experience, including substantial civil litigation and appellate experience.
• Admission to practice before relevant federal courts, or eligibility for admission.
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for court appearances and outreach.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with a legal aid organization or poverty law practice.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or training attorneys and staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in legal analysis and advocacy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in legal research, case development, and motion practice.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish or another language commonly spoken by LAN’s client populations.
• Familiarity with Legal Services Corporation (LSC) compliance and reporting requirements.

Physical Requirements:

• Primarily office-based work in standard office conditions, with travel required for court appearances, outreach, and meetings.

Benefits Offered:

Legal Aid of Nebraska offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Eligibility for student loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs
• 15 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Paid Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness benefit, including reimbursement for gym or health club memberships
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Legal Aid of Nebraska is an equal opportunity employer.

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