Managing Attorney - Health and Benefits Practice Group

Legal Aid of Southeast & Central Ohio•Columbus, OH

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (LASCO) is dedicated to providing civil legal aid and advocacy to address systemic issues, reduce poverty, and increase opportunity for low-income Ohioans. Since 1966, LASCO has assisted thousands with housing, public benefits, economic stability, and support for domestic violence survivors. The Health and Benefits Managing Attorney will collaborate with Advocacy Directors to lead supervisors, attorneys, and paralegals. This role involves identifying and engaging in impact representation, including litigation and other advocacy, strategic planning, community education, assisting with funding efforts, and working with the leadership team to balance individual client needs with the pursuit of broader systemic change.

Requirements

Demonstrated progressive experience practicing law in a variety of substantive areas and specific expertise in the Health and Benefits Practice Group.
Comprehensive legal skills with a proven record of performance and achievement.
Prior involvement in a specialized area of poverty law, either in career or outside participation (e.g., task force, board, committee).
Ability to work within and understand grant compliance and program regulations.
High ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Demonstrated ability to successfully lead, manage, and develop a diverse team of professionals.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with diverse audiences.
Ability to facilitate collaboration and build/sustain productive relationships with diverse individuals, groups, and organizations.
Commitment to access for all people with a wide variety of lived experiences, both internally and externally.
Strong work ethic with the ability to connect big picture ideas to day-to-day work.
Ability to prioritize workload to manage time and tasks and delegate responsibilities effectively and efficiently.
High ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
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 eligible to waive in).
Prior Legal Aid or related work experience is a plus, but not required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Manage and support the Health and Benefits Practice Group, including attorneys with diverse skills and experiences.
Lead and support all functions related to legal advocacy, from intake to representation in local, state, appellate, and federal courts, and before relevant agencies.
Develop, implement, and participate in strategic involvement in the local community, including legal education, 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.
Develop and maintain local bar/bench relationships, relationships with local legislators, and other community leaders.
Remain current on emerging legal topics and identify relevant trends related to Housing.
Facilitate professional development of attorneys across practice groups.
Co-counsel, when appropriate, and determine other methods of effectively supporting attorneys’ success in and out of the courtroom.
Collaborate across departments to assist with applications and reports for funding sources and government agencies.