• • • • • • • The John Hanley Band (featuring band members: Ryan Kennedy, Luke Lindberg, Russ Lindberg, John Hanley)
            • Rule 11 and the Sanctions (featuring band members: Jonathan Leiken, Deanna Reish, Robert Walker, Daryl Williams, Andrew Fiorella)
            • Faith & Whiskey (featuring band members: Judge Michael P. Donnelly, Steve Zashin, Rich Wesorick, Jerry Kysela, Matt Kozink, Joe Barone, Jim Reesing, Jim Pujolas, Keith Merritt, Dan Krueger)
            • Just Us (featuring band members: Melinda Brunner, Dale Pincura, Tom Dresing, Angela Wu, Jim Rosecrans, Eddie Ferraro, Dan Canalos, Gerardo Parisi, Judge Jim Miraldi)

All revenue from the event will support Legal Aid and its mission to provide access to justice for the most vulnerable in Northeast Ohio.

Admission is $40 in advance.
CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets online! Can’t be there?  Your online donation is appreciated!

Sponsorship packages are available, and include publicity opportunities.  The expected audience is 600 people, and publicity is aimed at the 10,000+ legal community in Northeast Ohio.  For details, CLICK HERE or call 216-861-5217.

The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland (Legal Aid) seeks a Paralegal for its Housing Law Practice Group (HLPG) who will play an important role in ensuring that low income individuals have access to high quality legal assistance.

The HLPG Paralegal will work closely with and support HLPG attorneys representing clients seeking decent, affordable housing.

Essential Functions:

• Manage, monitor and coordinate HLPG’s case files through excellent organization and documentation in paper and electronic client files.
• Assist attorneys with initial client interviews and ongoing client contact.
• Assist attorneys in all aspects of advocacy and litigation, including legal research, drafting of pleadings and letters and the preparation of charts, tables, documents and other evidentiary materials, and accompany and assist at hearings and other court proceedings.
• Conduct factual investigation, including obtaining, analyzing and summarizing documents and other evidence.
• Effectively communicate with clients, co-workers, community partners, judges and court staff.
• Conduct community outreach and organize and participate at specialty clinics.
• Provide appropriate intake and case referrals, and regular backup support for office receptionist.

Job Requirements: Position requirements for working at Legal Aid include a commitment to public service and to advocacy for low-income persons. Experience working with low-income clients, knowledge of poverty law and basic fluency in Spanish are a plus. In addition, applicants should demonstrate the following:

• Associates degree or equivalent technical training or equivalent applicable experience; bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• 1 year of office experience, preferably in a legal environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and case management software
• High level of professionalism, diplomacy, and sound judgment and ability to work well with a variety of individuals including clients, attorneys and staff
• Experience in working with non-profits and with attorneys preferred; commitment to Legal Aid’s mission required

Compensation & Benefits: The salary for this position is $34,800+ annually based on experience. In addition, Legal Aid offers an exceptional benefits package including healthcare insurance, employee assistance program, basic and supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, retirement savings plan with up to 13% employer contribution, paid time off, and much more. Please visit Legal Aid’s “careers” section at www.lasclev.org for more information.

To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to careers@lasclev.org listing “Paralegal” in the subject line of the email. Applications will be accepted until Friday, May 31, 2013.

Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate because of age, race, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation or disability.

About Us Legal Aid: Legal Aid’s mission is to secure justice and resolve fundamental problems for those who are low income and vulnerable by providing high quality legal services and working for systemic solutions. Founded in 1905, Legal Aid is the fifth oldest legal aid organization in the United States. Legal Aid’s 45 staff attorneys, 70 staff members, and 1,400 volunteer lawyers ensure access to justice for low income people.

About the HLPG: Legal Aid’s Housing Law Practice Group (HLPG) litigation and advocacy seeks to preserve and increase the supply of decent, affordable housing for low income persons, to help low income persons secure and retain rental subsidies and decent, affordable housing, and to secure reasonable policies and practices in the subsidized housing programs.

Why Work and Live in Northeast Ohio: Northeast Ohio has a rich history of diverse cultures. It is home to the nationally renowned Cleveland Orchestra; the Cleveland Museum of Art; the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; the Cleveland Browns, Indians, and Cavaliers; an award-winning Metroparks system; vineyards; Lake Erie; and many other arts, recreation, and cultural attractions. Northeast Ohio also has a low cost of living. For more information about the region please visit http://www.clevelandplus.com/indexcz.asp.

At Legal Aid, we are proud to call Ann “one of our own.” She has served on Legal Aid’s board of directors for the past six years, and is president of the Board of Directors in 2013. As an active attorney in private practice, she always finds the time to advocate for Legal Aid and encourage others to get involved. Congrats to Ann Bergen!

This clinic will be staffed by volunteers from KeyBank, for its “Neighbors Make a Difference Day”