Attorney - Housing and Re-Entry
About The Position
Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (LASCO) is seeking a dedicated Attorney to join their Housing Law Practice Group. This role will provide comprehensive legal services for civil issues, focusing initially on housing matters in Central Ohio. The position is multifaceted, supporting both the Housing and Public Benefits practice groups. In the housing role, responsibilities include providing legal counsel, advice, and direct representation in housing law and the tenant advocacy project (TAP), as well as collaborating with partners on special projects and grants. On the Public Benefits side, the attorney will handle re-entry civil law, advocating to remove civil barriers for individuals transitioning back into the community after incarceration. The responsibilities will be split 50/50 between these two areas. LASCO is committed to providing civil legal aid and advocacy to overcome injustice, reduce poverty, and increase opportunity for low-income Ohioans.
Requirements
- Strong legal advocacy skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- High ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion
- High ability to facilitate collaboration as well as build and sustain productive relationships with diverse individuals, groups and organizations
- Excellent communication skills, both orally and written, with diverse audiences
- A commitment to access for all people with a wide variety of lived experiences both internally and externally
- Strong work ethic
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications, knowledge of current technologies and commitment to remain up to date with industry best practices
- English language proficiency is essential
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and admitted to the Bar of the State of Ohio (or if not currently admitted, expected to obtain admission within 12 months from date of hire) preferred
Nice To Haves
- Spanish/English bilingual skills are a plus
- Additional languages – even better
- Prior Legal Aid or related work experience a plus, but not required
Responsibilities
- Handle all functions related to legal advocacy ranging from intake to the representation of clients before local, state, appellate and federal courts, and all relevant agencies
- Maintain a caseload that includes both direct service and impact work
- Participate in one of our substantive teams focused on learning one area of the law more in depth and on addressing systemic issues
- Participate in outreach activities, clinics and other community events
- Collaborate with other legal services attorneys on statewide advocacy
- Promote community relations and build community relationships by engaging with the public and partner service providers
- Provide legal counsel and advice as well as direct representation in the areas of housing law and our tenant advocacy project (TAP)
- Collaborate with partner organizations in providing legal assistance to our communities through special projects and grants
- Provide re-entry civil law services, advocating to help individuals transition back into the community after incarceration by removing civil barriers caused by criminal records
Benefits
- Employer funded HRA (up to $12,000)
- Employer-paid employee dental and vision insurance
- Language skills differential ($2,500-$3,500 annually)
- Paid vacation
- Sick time
- Holiday time
- LRAP (up to $6,000)
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
