Attorney

Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio • Chillicothe, OH

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (LASCO) is seeking a dedicated and professional Staff or Senior Attorney for its Chillicothe, Ohio office. This role is crucial in fulfilling LASCO's mission to provide civil legal aid and advocacy to overcome injustice, reduce poverty, and increase opportunity for low-income Ohioans. The attorney will provide comprehensive legal services for civil issues, balancing systemic advocacy with direct client representation. The position is part of a collaborative community of attorneys focused on impact work within their respective communities. LASCO is committed to fostering a welcoming, respectful, diverse, and inclusive workforce and community.

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.
• Commitment to access for all people with a wide variety of lived experiences.
• Strong work ethic.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications and knowledge of current technologies.
• Commitment to staying up-to-date with industry best practices.
• English language proficiency.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Bar of the State of Ohio (or expected admission within 12 months from date of hire).

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Handle all functions related to legal advocacy, including intake and representation of clients 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 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

• Employer-funded HRA (up to $12,000).
• Employer-paid employee dental insurance.
• Employer-paid employee vision insurance.
• Language skills differential ($2,500-$3,500 annually).
• Paid vacation time.
• Paid sick time.
• Paid holiday time.
• LRAP (up to $6,000).
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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