Southeastern Ohio Legal Services (SEOLS) is looking for individuals with a demonstrated commitment to making a difference in the lives of indigent people and their communities for an attorney position in its Steubenville offices. SEOLS, serving 30 counties in southeastern and central Ohio, is one part of Ohio State Legal Services Association (OSLSA). OSLSA fights poverty and its impact through its field programs, SEOLS and The Legal Aid Society of Columbus, and its statewide advocacy program, the Ohio Poverty Law Center. Our attorneys are encouraged and supported in creative, effective advocacy in federal, state, and local judicial, administrative, and legislative forums in pursuit of our mission to go after the root causes of poverty. Additional information about SEOLS is available at www.seols.org.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Helping identify opportunities for systemic changes
• Helping develop and pursue strategies for achieving systemic changes •
• Development of strategic partnerships with targeted community groups;
• Strategic advocacy in judicial, administrative, and legislative forums
• Individual client counseling and representation;
• Community outreach;
• Working collaboratively with the other members of SEOLS, LASC, OPLC, and OSLSA staff
QUALIFICATIONS
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio or eligible for admission;
• Demonstrated patience, compassion, respect and commitment to serving low-income and immigrant community members;
• Belief that lawyers can help address the root causes of poverty;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with clients;
• Ability to facilitate collaboration as well as the ability to build and sustain productive relationships with diverse individuals, groups, and organizations;
• Ability to develop and manage projects;
• Willingness to live and work in our service area preferred;
Reply with resume, writing sample, and references to: James M. Daniels, Director, at [email protected]