Attorney

Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio • Marion, OH

8d • $72,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (LASCO) is seeking a dedicated and professional Attorney to provide comprehensive legal services for civil issues in alignment with LASCO's mission. The role involves balancing systemic advocacy with direct legal representation. Attorneys will offer legal counsel and advice, as well as direct representation in areas such as housing, public benefits, tax, domestic, consumer, education, employment, and re-entry. Collaboration with partner organizations through special projects and grants is also a key aspect of this position.

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 judgment and discretion
• High ability to facilitate collaboration and build/sustain productive relationships with diverse individuals, groups, and organizations
• Excellent communication skills, both oral 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
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Admitted to the Bar of the State of Ohio (or expected to obtain admission within 12 months from date of hire)

Nice To Haves

• Spanish/English bilingual skills
• Additional languages
• Prior Legal Aid or related work experience

Responsibilities

• Handle all functions related to legal advocacy, from intake to client representation before local, state, appellate, and federal courts, and relevant agencies.
• Maintain a caseload that includes both direct service and impact work.
• Participate in substantive teams focused on in-depth legal area learning and 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.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, including CLE-approved trainings on substantive poverty law and advocacy skills.

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
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree