Attorney

Legal Aid of Southeast & Central Ohio • Marion, OH

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (LASCO) is seeking a dedicated, professional Attorney to provide comprehensive legal services for civil issues in pursuit of LASCO’s mission and priorities. Attorneys balance systemic advocacy with practical day-to-day legal representation. In this role, you will be responsible for providing legal counsel and advice as well as direct representation in the areas of housing, public benefits, tax, domestic, consumer, education, employment and re-entry and collaborating with partner organizations in providing legal assistance to our communities through special projects and grants.

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 diversity and inclusion 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level