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Staff Attorney

Description: 

STAFF 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. 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

            Legal Aid has current openings in its Housing, Family Law and Education practice groups. We are especially interested in speaking to attorneys with two to five years of experience in the practice of law, but we will also consider applicants expecting to receive their law degree in 2023. There are open positions in our Cincinnati and Hamilton locations.

 

            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. 

 

 

 

Compensation and Benefits

            Annual salary is $60,000 or more, depending on experience. Legal Aid offers an excellent benefit package, substantial training, and a collegial work environment.

 

 

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.

 

 

Requirements: 

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. Additional requirements include:

  • Interest in pursuing a public interest law career
  • 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 including direct service
  • Creativity and problem solving skills
  • Reliable transportation to serve clients in a seven-county service area
To Apply: 

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 note “Spring Attorney Hiring LAS057-23” in subject line, and email to: staffing@lascinti.org. Please indicate if you are applying for a position in our Cincinnati or Hamilton office or if you do not have a preference.

 

Information

Submission Deadline: 
June 4, 2023
Organization Information: 
Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati
215 E. Ninth Street, Suite 200
Cincinnati, OH 45202
United States
Phone: 513-362-2808