Status Qualifiers:

Full-time

Remote Job:

No

Job Description :

Attorney Job Opportunity at The Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati and its Affiliate

Positions Open Until Filled

The Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati and its affiliate, Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio, LLC are accepting applications for full-time attorneys in our Hamilton and Cincinnati offices. Legal Aid 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 - including domestic violence cases


• Children & Education.

Staff attorneys usually work in two areas of practice.

Qualifications

Applicants for current openings must be admitted to practice law in Ohio or be licensed in another state and eligible for temporary admission, or be waiting for 2023 Bar Exam results. Applicants expecting to receive their law degree in 2024 will be considered for future openings.

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

Annual salary is $63,600 or more, depending on experience. Legal Aid offers an excellent benefit package, substantial training, and a professional work environment.

Application Process

Candidates must submit all of the listed items, as Word or pdf documents, attached to an email:

• Cover letter explaining the reasons for your interest


• Current resume


• Law school transcript


• Contact information for three professional references


• Writing sample.

Please note “Staff Attorney Hiring Committee LAS067-23” in subject line, and email to: . Interviews will be arranged by Employer.

The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Legal Aid Society offers reasonable accommodations in the hiring and employment process. If you need assistance, you may request an accommodation.

The Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati and its affiliate, Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio, LLC is looking for full-time attorneys to join their Hamilton and Cincinnati offices. This is a great opportunity to make a difference in our community by providing equal justice for all.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a law degree and must be admitted to practice law in Ohio or be licensed in another state and eligible for temporary admission, or be waiting for 2023 Bar Exam results. Applicants expecting to receive their law degree in 2024 will be considered for future openings. In addition, applicants must have experience advocating for the interests of low-income clients, a strong academic record, excellent organization, writing, and communication skills, the ability to handle a demanding workload, creativity and problem-solving skills, and reliable transportation to serve clients in a seven-county service area.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual salary for this position is $63,600 or more, depending on experience. Legal Aid offers an excellent benefit package, substantial training, and a professional work environment.

Application Process

Candidates must submit a cover letter explaining the reasons for their interest, a current resume, a law school transcript, contact information for three professional references, and a writing sample. The subject line for the email should read “Staff Attorney Hiring Committee LAS067-23” and should be sent to . Interviews will be arranged by Employer.

The Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati and its affiliate, Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio, LLC is looking for dedicated individuals to join their team and help reduce poverty and ensure family stability through effective legal assistance. If you are interested in this position, please submit all required documents to the email address provided. The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers reasonable accommodations in the hiring and employment process.

Benefits:

Excellent benefit package, substantial training, and a professional work environment

Skills:

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

Education Details:

Must be admitted to practice law in Ohio or be licensed in another state and eligible for temporary admission, or be waiting for 2023 Bar Exam results, Applicants expecting to receive their law degree in 2024 will be considered for future openings

Additional info:

Candidates must submit all of the listed items, as Word or pdf documents, attached to an email Cover letter explaining the reasons for your interest, Current resume, Law school transcript, Contact information for three professional references, and Writing sample. Please note “Staff Attorney Hiring Committee LAS067-23” in subject line, and email to .

Qualification and Experience:

Qualification and Experience Must be admitted to practice law in Ohio or be licensed in another state and eligible for temporary admission, or be waiting for 2023 Bar Exam results, Applicants expecting to receive their law degree in 2024 will be considered for future openings

Industry:

Legal