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Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati and Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio, LLC offer a variety of career opportunities in entry-level and experienced positions. The Legal Aid Society employs recent law graduates and experienced lawyers, as well as client service professionals (paralegals and legal assistants), administrative and clerical support professionals.
We offer competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package. The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Attorney Opportunities:
Staff Attorney Positions– Legal Aid accepts applications for attorneys even if no positions are currenty open Legal Aid Society attorneys represent clients in civil legal matters and work with community organizations and client groups in one or more of the following practice groups: Housing and Consumer; Income/Work/Health; Family Law, including domestic violence cases; and Children’s Advocacy, including acting as guardian ad litem in children’s services cases. Fellowship Sponsorship – Staff Attorney 2011-2013
Deadline for applications: July 30, 2010
The Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati and its affiliate Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio, LLC (“Legal Aid Society”), would like to sponsor candidates for fellowships for 2011-2013. We serve Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland, and Warren Counties in southwest Ohio.
Our staff totals more than 100, including 48 attorneys and 18 paralegals.
Candidates for Fellowships are encouraged to bring forward proposals for work in an area of interest such as advocacy for victims of domestic violence, children’s advocacy, social welfare policy or housing and community development. Legal Aid has worked successfully with public interest fellows over the years. Recently we had several public interest fellows including Skadden, Equal Justice Works, and the Brooks Consumer Law Fellowship. Our intention is to continue the work started in each Fellowship and to have Fellows remain with the program after the fellowship period. Legal Aid has a long and successful commitment to furthering the professional development of its staff. Successful candidates will have a strong interest in civil legal services or public interest law, strong academic records, excellent organization and communication skills, and the demonstrated ability to handle a demanding workload. Successful candidates for 2011-2013 will be eligible to take the Ohio Bar Exam in the Fall of 2011. Applicants who are admitted to practice law in Ohio, or who are licensed in another state and eligible for temporary admission before taking the Ohio Bar Exam, will also be considered. We are currently evaluating candidates and will continue to accept fellowship applications until July 30, 2010. The salary will be as provided by the fellowship program. The Legal Aid Society offers an excellent benefit package.
Applicants should send by email or fax:
(1) a cover letter explaining the reasons for their interest in a fellowship,
(2) a resume,
(3) a writing sample,
(4) law school transcript, and
(5) contact information for three professional references,
to: Fellow Hiring CommitteeLegal Aid Society
215 East Ninth Street, Suite 200
Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 241-0047 FAX or
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Paralegal Advocate – - At this time no positions are open, please check back soon.
Paralegal advocates assist clients in a variety of cases and administrative matters, under the supervision of a licensed attorney.
Legal Secretary - At this time no positions are open, please check back soon. Legal Secretaries at Legal Aid provide support to a work group consisting of attorneys and paralegal staff
Intake and Referral Coordinator - At this time no positions are open, please check back soon
The Legal Aid Society welcomes the opportunity to provide paid and volunteer positions to second and third year law students throughout the year.
Internship and Externship Positions Available - At this time no positions are open, please check back soon
The Legal Aid Society welcomes the opportunity to provide paid and volunteer positions to second and third year law students throughout the year.
Other Current Openings- In addition to the positions posted,the Legal Aid Society has occasional openings for Information system technicians, accountants, receptionists, clerks. Please check local listing's and this site for current opportunities.
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