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215 E. Ninth Street
Suite 200
Cincinnati, OH 45202
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati
Street address: 
215 E. Ninth Street, Suite 200
City: 
Cincinnati
State: 
Ohio
ZIP: 
45202
Organization URL: 
https://lascinti.org/
Job type: 
Legal - Civil
Position Description: 

ATTORNEY, Cincinnati, Ohio
Position Open Until Filled.

The Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati is accepting applications for a full-time attorney position. 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

Our attorneys provide a full range of legal services to our client community. We represent clients in civil legal cases, as well as carry out advocacy for low-income groups to address poverty and equity. We participate with nonprofit agencies and other groups to improve public policy affecting low-income people. 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 usually work in two areas of practice.

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.

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 2022 Ohio Bar Exam. Applicants expecting to receive their law degree in 2022 will be considered. 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
• 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 “Attorney Hiring LAS030” in subject line, and email to: [email protected]

Interviews will be arranged by Employer

Notes: 
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.
Salary range: 
Compensation and Benefits Annual salary is $53,000 or more, depending on experience. Legal Aid offers an excellent benefit package, substantial training, and a good work environment.

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