Attorney - Housing Practice Group

Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio•Columbus, OH

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (LASCO) is seeking a dedicated, professional Attorney for its Housing Law Practice Group. This role will provide comprehensive legal services for civil issues, with an initial focus on housing issues in Central Ohio. The attorney will be responsible for providing legal counsel, advice, and direct representation in housing law and the tenant advocacy project (TAP), as well as collaborating with partner organizations on special projects and grants. LASCO's mission is to provide civil legal aid and advocacy to overcome unfairness and injustice, reduce poverty, and increase opportunity.

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
Have the opportunity to participate in excellent on-going professional development including CLE-approved trainings on substantive poverty law and advocacy skills among others
Be a part of a community of collaborative and mission driven professionals