Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE), a non-profit regional law firm that provides high-quality legal assistance to low-income persons and groups in western Ohio, seeks a dynamic, bright, hardworking attorney who would serve as an advocate for children in poverty with the Medical Legal Partnership for Children.
The Medical Legal Partnership for Children brings together legal and medical expertise to address systemic issues affecting children’s health. The Attorney will provide legal representation to low-income families and work closely with pediatricians and other healthcare providers at hospitals and clinics in western Ohio. The project is a collaboration between ABLE, Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. and area children’s hospitals and clinics
The Attorney must have excellent interpersonal skills and be experienced in working in collaborative and group environments. Applicant must have an interest in systemic advocacy and community lawyering. Membership in Ohio Bar or ability to be admitted by motion or temporary certification is required. Excellent legal and communication skills; experience with case management software and Microsoft Office; familiarity with database and GIS mapping software preferred. Ability to relate well with low income clients and commitment to legal services to the poor required. Minimum of two years legal experience, including federal litigation experience, preferred. Previous experience in areas of housing law, government benefits, special education or poverty law in general is highly preferred. Ability to communicate fluently in Spanish is helpful.
Send resume and cover letter electronically as soon as possible, in Microsoft Word format, to: Email: [email protected]
Subject: Staff Attorney – MLPC