Staff Attorney
Staff Attorney – Youngstown
Position Announcement #1801
Community Legal Aid is a private non-profit law firm which works to bridge the gap between poverty and justice for those in need. Legal Aid is the primary provider of free civil legal representation to low income and elderly residents of central northeast Ohio, concentrating its efforts on legal work that makes a difference in the lives of those it serves.
The Neighborhood Law Project (NLP) utilizes a community lawyering approach, working within neighborhoods and with collaborative partners in Youngstown, to make real and lasting change in the community.
Job Description
- Provides comprehensive, high quality legal services to eligible clients in a variety of types of civil cases in accordance with organizational policies and the Rules of Professional Conduct.
- Actively engage in the neighborhoods served by NLP, including leading and participating in community events, neighborhood and collaboration meetings, and outreach in the community.
- Creates an effective and efficient office environment to support the provision of high quality legal services.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relations with client groups, community organizations and the state justice community.
- Pursues and maintains personal professional development and contributes to the professional development of others who serve clients and the client community.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Admitted to the practice of law in Ohio.
- Excellent legal writing and verbal communications skills, including public speaking.
- Demonstrated interest in and sensitivity to the legal needs of the poor as well as motivation to improve the condition of the poor.
- Ability to work in a team environment to achieve common goals.
- Personal characteristics include: professional attitude, excellent persuasive and interpersonal skills, use of diplomacy and tact.
- Strong working knowledge of legal research tools and Microsoft Office; and high comfort learning and using other software or technology utilized by the firm.
- Ability to speak Spanish is highly desirable.
Reports To: Managing Attorney
Salary: $40,000+ DOE. Excellent working environment and benefit package.
Deadline: Open until filled.
To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, references and writing sample to: jobs@communitylegalaid.org and write Position #1801 in the email subject line. Only email submissions will be accepted.
CLAS is an equal opportunity employer.
Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.