Staff Attorney – Fall 2025
The Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati and its affiliate Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio, LLC (“Legal Aid Society”), will be hiring full-time attorneys in our Hamilton and Cincinnati offices.
Legal Aid is a non-profit law firm dedicated to reducing poverty and ensuring family stability through effective legal assistance. Legal Aid provides civil legal services in Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland, and Warren Counties in Southwest Ohio.
Position Description
Our attorneys provide a full range of legal services to our client community with emphasis on representation in court and administrative hearings. We participate with nonprofit agencies and other groups to stabilize families and improve systems affecting low-income people. Legal Aid has four practice groups: Housing and Consumer; Income, Work, and Health; Family and Immigration - including domestic violence cases; and Children & Education. Staff attorneys usually work in two areas of practice. If you want to make a difference in our community through dedicated service to achieve equal justice for all, we want to hear from you.
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Qualifications
Applicants must be admitted to practice law in Ohio, be licensed in another state and eligible for temporary admission, or be registered for the February or July 2025 Ohio Bar Exam. Additional requirements include:
• Experience advocating for the interests of low-income clients
• Strong academic record
• Excellent organization, writing, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to handle a demanding workload
• Creativity and problem-solving skills
• Reliable transportation to serve clients in a seven-county service area
Compensation and Benefits
We are open to accepting applications beginning September 3, 2024 and will continue to accept applications until the positions are filled. The salary for July 2025 law graduates will be $72,130. The Legal Aid Society offers an excellent benefit package, including health insurance, pension, and generous PTO.
Application Process
To apply, please email all requested documents to [email protected] with the Subject Line: LAS105-24 Staff Attorney–Fall 2025.
• a cover letter explaining the reasons for your interest,
• your resume,
• law school transcript,
• a writing sample, and
• the contact information for three professional references.
Interviews will be arranged by Legal Aid. Please do not call.
The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and we encourage diverse applicants to apply for this opportunity. Legal Aid offers reasonable accommodations in the hiring and employment process. If you need assistance, you may request an accommodation.
Qualifications
Applicants must be admitted to practice law in Ohio, be licensed in another state and eligible for temporary admission, or be registered for the February or July 2025 Ohio Bar Exam. Additional requirements include:
• Experience advocating for the interests of low-income clients
• Strong academic record
• Excellent organization, writing, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to handle a demanding workload
• Creativity and problem-solving skills
• Reliable transportation to serve clients in a seven-county service area
To apply, please email all requested documents to [email protected] with the Subject Line: LAS105-24 Staff Attorney–Fall 2025.
• a cover letter explaining the reasons for your interest,
• your resume,
• law school transcript,
• a writing sample, and
• the contact information for three professional references.
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