Akron, Ohio, United States · On-site
$69k–$89k/yr
Description Community Legal Aid’s staff attorneys serve as the primary contact for transforming the lives of our clients. Our attorneys are fierce advocates for our clients, meeting their immediate legal needs, but also …
Skills: Housing Law, Litigation, Policy Advocacy, Legal Research, Client Representation
Youngstown, Ohio, United States · On-site
$69k–$89k/yr
Description Community Legal Aid’s staff attorneys serve as the primary contact for transforming the lives of our clients. Our attorneys are fierce advocates for our clients, meeting their immediate legal needs, but also …
Skills: Litigation, Policy Advocacy, Client Education, Legal Research, Oral Communication
Lordstown, Ohio, United States · On-site
$69k–$89k/yr
Description Community Legal Aid’s staff attorneys serve as the primary contact for transforming the lives of our clients. Our attorneys are fierce advocates for our clients, meeting their immediate legal needs, but also …
Skills: Housing Law, Litigation, Policy Advocacy, Legal Research, Oral Communication
Akron, Ohio, United States · On-site
Description Volunteer Opportunities We appreciate the support of local community members who assist us in providing legal services to those in need. Service opportunities include: Board and committee workParalegal case w…
Skills: Paralegal Case Work, Office Support, Event Coordination, Resource Development, Marketing
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The Staff Attorney provides direct legal representation and advocacy for low-income clients regarding housing issues, including evictions and fair housing. They work to remediate root causes of systemic inequities through litigation, policy advocacy, and stakeholder education.
Candidates must be admitted to the practice of law in Ohio and demonstrate a commitment to serving low-income individuals. Strong communication, research, and interpersonal skills are required, with bilingual ability being highly desirable.
Description
Community Legal Aid’s staff attorneys serve as the primary contact for transforming the lives of our clients. Our attorneys are fierce advocates for our clients, meeting their immediate legal needs, but also addressing their holistic needs through direct representation, education, and community resource referrals.
Serving on the front-line of Legal Aid’s work, staff attorneys address both individual and systemic legal issues that perpetuate the cycle of poverty. Successful candidates will use their skills to identify, find solutions for, and remediate the root causes of inequities in our justice system, including litigation, policy advocacy, and client and stakeholder education. Community Legal Aid is seeking an attorney in the area of housing law including evictions, housing conditions, subsidized housing matters, fair housing, and other matters to advance the rights of tenants to obtain or maintain safe, healthy, and affordable housing. The position will be in the Akron office.
Requirements
· Admitted to the practice of law in Ohio.
· Demonstrated interest in and sensitivity to the legal needs of low-income individuals, as well as motivation to improve their lives, commitment to Legal Aid’s core values of diversity, empathy, justice, leadership, professionalism, respect, and transformation,
· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of personalities,
· Proven professional attitude and excellent persuasive abilities,
· Ability to maintain client confidentiality,
· Ability to work independently, with excellent analytical and organizational skills,
· Strong oral and written communication skills,
· Strong research skills,
· High level of comfort using and learning new technology,
· Ability to speak Spanish or another language is highly desirable.
Salary: $69,000+ D.O.E. Excellent working conditions plus generous benefits package.
A nonprofit law firm serving the legal needs of low-income individuals and families in central northeast Ohio
Legal Aid is a non-profit law firm serving Ohioans in Columbiana, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, and Wayne Counties. We bridge the gap between poverty and justice for low-income individuals and families who can't afford an attorney. Apply for help today by calling our HelpLine at (800) 998-9454 or apply online 24/7 at www.communitylegalaid.org/apply Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @CommLegalAid and on Facebook at fb.com/CommLegalAid
Offices: 50 South Main St., Suite 800, Akron, OH 44308, US · 306 Market Avenue N., Suite 730, Canton, OH 44702, US · 160 E. Market Street, Suite 225, Warren, OH 44481, US · 11 Federal Street, 7th Floor, Youngstown, OH 44503, US
A nonprofit law firm serving the legal needs of low-income individuals and families in central northeast Ohio
Legal Aid is a non-profit law firm serving Ohioans in Columbiana, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, and Wayne Counties. We bridge the gap between poverty and justice for low-income individuals and families who can't afford an attorney. Apply for help today by calling our HelpLine at (800) 998-9454 or apply online 24/7 at www.communitylegalaid.org/apply Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @CommLegalAid and on Facebook at fb.com/CommLegalAid
Offices: 50 South Main St., Suite 800, Akron, OH 44308, US · 306 Market Avenue N., Suite 730, Canton, OH 44702, US · 160 E. Market Street, Suite 225, Warren, OH 44481, US · 11 Federal Street, 7th Floor, Youngstown, OH 44503, US
