Attorney in Cleveland, OH

Public Interest

Cleveland, OH

Attorney in Cleveland, OH

Attorney

No

Job Title: Equal Justice Works and Ohio Access to Justice Fellowships 2026

Job Responsibilities:
The selected fellows will be involved in direct legal services targeting individuals impacted by the criminal legal system after their convictions. This involves improving legal services for justice-impacted people. The fellows will have the opportunity to work on projects that address unmet civil legal needs faced by low-income individuals and families in Ohio. They will work within one of the organization's three main legal projects: Second Chance, Beyond Guilt, or Human Rights in Prisons. The fellows may also be required to travel to meet clients, visit Ohio prisons, attend organization events, and participate in community outreach activities.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for the fellowship must be third-year law students or recent law school graduates (from 2025 or 2026) who wish to work in public interest law. They must be admitted to practice law in Ohio prior to July 2026, or be eligible to take the Ohio bar examination in the summer of 2026. Alternatively, they should be eligible to submit a UBE transfer application to the Supreme Court of Ohio by January 15, 2026. The candidates should possess strong research skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical and critical thinking skills, meticulous attention to detail, effective time management skills, and maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all interactions and tasks.

Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the fellowship positions.

The fellowship offers a unique opportunity to gain meaningful experience in direct services and public interest practice. Successful applicants will demonstrate a passion for the mission, a commitment to public service, and propose an innovative, practical proposal for enhancing services to the client community. The fellowship is a two-year commitment, starting in September 2026, with the potential to work in any of the organization's offices located in Cincinnati, Columbus, or Cleveland.

The organization operates in a professional office with a hybrid work environment, requiring staff to be on-site a minimum of three days a week. Standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers will be used routinely. The position involves prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, and the ability to lift up to 15 pounds at a time is required.

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.