The Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati (“Legal Aid”) is accepting applications for experienced full-time attorneys in our Cincinnati office, or in the Cincinnati office of our affiliate Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio, LLC.
Our attorneys represent clients in civil legal matters and work with community organizations and client groups. 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 generally work in two practice groups.
We are especially interested in candidates with experience and/or a strong interest in housing and consumer law, including foreclosure and eviction defense, and affordable housing preservation; and also candidates with experience and/or a strong interest in family law including custody matters.
The starting annual salary is $50,000+, depending on experience. Legal Aid offers an excellent benefit package, loan repayment assistance, substantial training, and a pleasant work environment.
Applicants must be admitted to practice law in Ohio, planning to sit for the July 2018 Ohio Bar, or be licensed in another state and eligible for temporary admission. 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.
• reliable transportation to serve clients in a seven county service area
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 “2018 Attorney Hiring” in subject line, and email to: [email protected]