Staff Attorney – Housing and Community Economic Development

Job Summary

The HCED Practice Group at ABLE and its partner law firm, Legal Aid of Western Ohio (LAWO), provides comprehensive legal representation to more than 425,000 people living in poverty in Northwest and West Central Ohio. The Staff Attorney will work on litigation and policy advocacy to build healthy, economically vibrant communities and protect tenants' rights.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other Duties As Assigned)

• Engage client communities and address identified legal needs to alleviate poverty and address systemic racism in targeted neighborhoods
• Collaborate and advocate with impacted community members to further issues identified by community leaders, using community lawyering approach
• Provide high-quality legal assistance to eligible clients through advice, counsel, negotiation, litigation, administrative representation, and community education
• Maintain a good working knowledge of procedures for federal, state, and local courts and administrative agencies
• Develop a strong understanding of substantive laws relevant to assigned practice groups
• Handle a reasonable volume of cases and advocacy projects commensurate with skill and experience
• Actively participate in practice group initiatives to implement Strategic Advocacy Initiatives
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with courts, bar associations, community partners, and other stakeholders
• Aid in resolving complaints and grievances from applicants and clients
• Complete required administrative tasks, including time records and case reports
• Perform other related duties as assigned

SCOPE & IMPACT

The Staff Attorney plays a critical role in advancing ABLE's mission by providing legal representation to vulnerable communities, advocating for systemic change, and promoting equal justice and opportunity.

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND WORK LOCATION

• The annual salary range for this position starts at $68,000.00.
• ABLE offers comprehensive fringe benefits, including health insurance, annual leave, sick leave, supplemental language compensation, loan repayment assistance for attorneys through the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation, and paid parental leave.
• This position is based out of our Dayton, Ohio office.