ATTORNEY

Full-time

No

Attorney Position at Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio

The Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio (LASSO) is seeking a full-time attorney to join their Hamilton, Ohio office. LASSO is a non-profit law firm that is dedicated to reducing poverty and ensuring family stability through effective legal assistance. Legal Aid provides legal services in Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland, and Warren Counties in Southwest Ohio.

Job Summary

The attorney position will involve representing clients in civil legal cases. The successful candidate will be expected to work in two areas of practice, family law matters such as divorce, custody and civil protection orders, and representing children in the role of Attorney/GAL.

Qualifications

Priority will be given to applicants who are already admitted to practice law in Ohio or are licensed in another state and eligible for temporary admission, or otherwise intend to become eligible to practice in Ohio. The successful candidate should have a strong academic record, excellent organization, writing, and communication skills, demonstrated ability to handle a demanding workload that involves a significant amount of litigation, creativity and problem solving skills, and reliable transportation to serve clients in a multi-county service area. Prior experience advocating for low-income clients is preferred, but not required.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual salary for the position is $63,600 or more, depending upon experience. Legal Aid offers an excellent benefit package, generous paid leave, substantial training, and a collegial work environment.

Application Process

Applicants should email with the following items:

• Cover letter explaining the reasons for your interest


• Current resume


• Law school transcript


• Contact information for three professional references


• Writing sample

Excellent benefit package, generous paid leave, substantial training, and a collegial work environment

Strong academic record, Excellent organization, writing, and communication skills, Demonstrated ability to handle a demanding workload, Creativity and problem solving skills, Reliable transportation

Law degree

Applicants should note “Attorney LAS056-23” in subject line and email to the following items 1. Cover letter explaining the reasons for your interest, 2. Current resume, 3. Law school transcript, 4. Contact information for three professional references, and 5. Writing sample

Qualification and Experience Admitted to practice law in Ohio or licensed in another state and eligible for temporary admission, or otherwise intend to become eligible to practice in Ohio

Legal