Attorney in Dayton, OH

Public Interest

Dayton, OH

Attorney in Dayton, OH

Attorney

No

Job Title: Fellowship Positions for 2025-2027

Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and present proposals for work in the area of poverty law, focusing on legal advocacy for disenfranchised individuals or groups.
- Collaborate with organization attorneys to refine project proposals.
- Address unmet needs of underserved populations or remove barriers to opportunity, with an emphasis on serving rural Ohioans.
- Work closely with organization to develop and navigate the fellowship process.
- Be prepared to quickly develop the project proposal for submission to an outside fellowship sponsor by the specified deadline.
- Engage in legal advocacy and representation for issues not adequately addressed in the current legal system.

Education and Experience Information:
- Candidates must be 3L law students or recent law graduates.
- Demonstrated interest in public interest law.
- Strong academic records are required.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills are necessary.
- Ability to handle a demanding workload.
- Eligibility to take the Ohio Bar Exam in July 2026 is required.
- Candidates who can be admitted to practice law in Ohio prior to July 2026 or submit a UBE transfer application to the Supreme Court of Ohio by January 15, 2026, may also be considered.

Salary Information:
- The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package. Specific salary information is not provided.

Additional Information:
- Applications should include a cover letter detailing the area of interest and project idea, a resume, a writing sample, the most recent transcript (official or unofficial), and three references.
- Applications are encouraged to be submitted as early as possible due to the competitive nature of fellowship programs.
- The final selection of fellows is contingent on the sponsor's approval of the candidate's proposal.
- The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace, encouraging applications from individuals traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession.
- Applicants requiring accommodation for the interview/application process should contact the recruitment coordinator.