Posted March 10, 20167:29 am
Are you a new or experienced attorney dedicated to providing high quality legal services to vulnerable clients? Do you want to use your legal skills to empower people with low income?
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland seeks an Attorney for its Health, Education, Work, Income and Immigration Practice Group (HEWII Practice Group). The HEWII Practice Group represents low income clients in a variety of substantive areas that impact clients’ economic security. Legal Aid seeks an attorney who will focus on issues affecting low wage workers, including unemployment compensation, barriers to employment, wage theft, and tax controversies.
The Attorney represents individual clients before administrative agencies and in litigation and provides advice and referrals. The Attorney also engages in broad-based advocacy to impact client groups and communities. The Attorney works in partnership with other service providers to address community issues and engage in community legal education. The Attorney also works closely with local, state and national colleagues on issues impacting low wage workers. The Attorney reports to the HEWII Managing Attorney.
Legal Aid is a non-profit law firm whose 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 in the United States. Legal Aid’s 70 staff (including 40 attorneys) and more than 2,000 volunteer lawyers use the power of the law to improve safety and health, shelter, and economic stability for low income clients. For more, visit: www.lasclev.org.
The Successful Candidate will:
- Be committed to Legal Aid’s mission.
- Hold a JD and be licensed to practice law in Ohio or eligible to waive in.
- Have experience in legal services or a nonprofit environment (strongly preferred).
- Working knowledge of state and federal law related to Legal Aid’s clients.
- Exhibit outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
- Have excellent research, writing and advocacy skills.
- Have strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Be proficient with MS Office.
- Have excellent team- and partnership-building skills.
- Be organized, able to plan and problem-solve, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure.
- Spanish language skills preferred.
Compensation & Benefits: New law school graduates and experienced attorneys are encouraged to apply. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Legal Aid offers an exceptional benefits package including healthcare, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan with up to 13% employer contribution, and much more. Visit www.lasclev.org/careers/overview for more information.
To Apply: Send a cover letter, résumé and writing sample to: careers@lasclev.org with “Attorney” in the email subject line. Applications will be accepted through April 15, 2016.
Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate because of age, race, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
Posted March 10, 2016.