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Attorney

The candidate will represent individual clients in a variety of legal issues that impact shelter, health/safety, and economic security. In addition to providing legal assistance to individual clients, will engage in broad-based advocacy to impact client groups and communities. Work in partnership with other service providers to address community issues and engage in community legal education and collaborate with local, state, and national colleagues on issues impacting low-income communities. Must hold a JD and be licensed to practice law in Ohio or eligible to waive in or sit for the next Bar. Should have experience in legal aid or a nonprofit environment (strongly preferred). Must have a working knowledge of state and federal law related to Legal Aid’s clients. Must exhibit outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written). Have experience collaborating with other (non-legal) professions preferred. Must have excellent research, writing, and advocacy skills. Must have strong attention to detail and accuracy. Should have an excellent team- and partnership-building skills. Spanish language skills preferred.

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Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
1223 West Sixth Street
Cleveland
Ohio
United States 44113
Website : http://lasclev.org/