Managing Attorney - Chillicothe Office

Legal Aid of Southeast & Central Ohio•Chillicothe, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (LASCO) is seeking a dedicated, professional Managing Attorney to supervise the Chillicothe Office. This role involves providing leadership and support to the office team, ensuring comprehensive legal services for civil issues in alignment with the organization's mission and priorities. Managing Attorneys balance systemic advocacy with practical day-to-day legal representation and staff support. In collaboration with Senior Management, this role is responsible for providing leadership to attorneys and support staff, identifying and engaging in impact representation (including litigation and other advocacy), litigation planning, strategy, community education, partnering with other community organizations, assisting in identifying and pursuing funding, and collaborating with the leadership team.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to practice within most of the poverty law areas of including consumer, housing, domestic relations, public benefits, unemployment, and re-entry among others
Familiarity with a broad range of substantive areas of law and knowledge of available resources
Excellent legal and communications skills with a proven record of performance and achievement
Demonstrated leadership skills with a wide range of job categories and professionals
Ability to anticipate needs and navigate problems with a creative, practical approach toward reaching successful resolution
Ability and willingness to learn and operate technology platforms used for intake, case management and reporting among others
High ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
High ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion
Ability to facilitate collaboration as well as build and sustain productive relationships with diverse individuals, groups and organizations
Demonstrated ability to successfully lead, manage and develop a diverse team of professionals
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with diverse audiences
A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion both internally and externally
Cultural competency in working with low-income communities
Strong work ethic with an ability to connect big picture ideas to day-to-day work
Ability to prioritize workload to manage time and tasks and delegate responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner
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, eligible to waive in) required

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

Manage and support the work of the Chillicothe Office including attorneys with a wide range of skills and experiences
In collaboration with the Advocacy Director, lead and support legal advocacy ranging from intake to the representation of clients before local, state, appellate and federal courts, and all relevant agencies
Develop, implement and participate in active strategic involvement in the local community including legal education, outreach activities, clinics and other community events to positively impact client communities
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 areas of practice and organizational priorities
Participate in a community of collaborative and mission driven professionals
Facilitate professional development of attorneys across practice groups
Lead the Chillicothe Office’s meaningful contributions to the organizations’ Racial Equity Advocacy Plan
Co-counsel, when appropriate as well as determine other methods of effectively supporting attorneys’ success in and out of the courtroom
Collaborate across departments to assist with grant applications and reports and for funding sources and government agencies