Attorney

Legal Aid of Southeast & Central Ohio • Chillicothe, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (LASCO) is seeking a dedicated Staff or Senior Attorney for its Chillicothe, Ohio office. This role involves providing comprehensive legal services for civil issues, aligning with LASCO's mission to overcome injustice, reduce poverty, and increase opportunity. The attorney will balance systemic advocacy with direct client representation, contributing to impact work within a collaborative community of legal professionals. LASCO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and community, providing legal counsel and representation in areas such as housing, public benefits, tax, domestic, consumer, education, employment, and re-entry. Collaboration with partner organizations on special projects and grants is also a key aspect of the role.

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 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
• Prior Legal Aid or related work experience a plus, but not required

Nice To Haves

• Spanish/English bilingual skills are a plus
• Additional languages – even better

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

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 and holiday time
• LRAP (up to $6,000)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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