Description
Staff Attorney
The Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati and its affiliate Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio, LLC (“Legal Aid Society”), are hiring a full-time attorney in our Cincinnati office.
Legal Aid Society is a non-profit law firm dedicated to reducing poverty and ensuring family stability through effective legal assistance. Legal Aid provides civil legal services in Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland, and Warren Counties in Southwest Ohio.
Position Description
Our attorneys provide a full range of legal services to our client community with emphasis on representation in court and administrative hearings. We participate with nonprofit agencies and other groups to stabilize families and improve systems affecting low-income people. Legal Aid has four practice groups: Housing and Consumer; Income, Work, and Health; Family and Immigration; and Children & Education. Staff attorneys usually work in two areas of practice. Current needs are in housing and education. If you want to make a difference in our community through dedicated service to achieve equal justice for all, we want to hear from you.
Visit our website: lascinti.org
Qualifications
Applicants for current openings must be admitted to practice law in Ohio or admitted in another state and eligible for admission without examination in Ohio. Additional requirements include:
Experience advocating for the interests of low-income clients
Strong academic record
Excellent organization, writing, and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to handle a demanding workload
Creativity and problem-solving skills
Reliable transportation to serve clients in a seven-county service area
Compensation and Benefits
We are currently accepting applications and will continue until the positions are filled. Annual salary is $72,130 or more, depending on experience. Legal Aid Society offers an excellent benefit package, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, generous PTO, substantial training opportunities, and a professional work environment including paralegal and legal assistant support.
Application Process
Applicants should submit all items listed below via Legal Aid’s ADP platform: http://bitly.info/job
a cover letter explaining the reasons for your interest,
your resume,
law school transcript,
a writing sample, and
the contact information for three professional references.
Interviews will be arranged by Legal Aid Society. Please do not call.
The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Legal Aid offers reasonable accommodations in the hiring and employment process. If you need assistance, you may request an accommodation by emailing staffing@lascinti.org.
Requirements
Applicants for current openings must be admitted to practice law in Ohio or admitted in another state and eligible for admission without examination in Ohio. Additional requirements include:
Experience advocating for the interests of low-income clients
Strong academic record
Excellent organization, writing, and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to handle a demanding workload
Creativity and problem-solving skills
Reliable transportation to serve clients in a seven-county service area
