Attorney Job at Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati and affiliate Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio, LLC
Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati and affiliate Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio, LLC Cincinnati, OH 45202
ATTORNEY
- Position 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 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. We represent clients in civil legal cases, as well as carry out advocacy for low-income groups to address poverty and equity. We participate with nonprofit agencies and other groups to improve public policy affecting low-income people. Legal Aid has four practice groups: Housing and
Consumer; Income, Work, and Health; Family and Immigration - including domestic violence cases; and Children & Education. Staff attorneys usually work in two areas of practice.
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.
Qualifications
Applicants must be admitted to practice law in Ohio or be licensed in another state and eligible for temporary admission, or be eligible to take the summer 2023 Ohio Bar Exam.
Applicants expecting to receive their law degree in 2023 will be considered. Additional requirements include:
- Demonstrated interest in public interest law
- 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 $56,000 or more, depending on experience. Legal Aid offers an excellent benefit package, substantial training, and a good work environment.
Application Process
Candidates must submit all of the listed items, as Word or pdf documents, attached to an email:
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.
Please indicate if you are applying for a position in our Cincinnati or Hamilton office or if you do not have a preference.
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $56,000.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: One location
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