Legal Director & Senior Attorney â Second Chance Project
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Career Opportunity: Legal Director & Senior Attorney - Second Chance Project with The Ohio Justice & Policy Center in Cincinnati Ohio
Are you a thought leader that enjoys shaping policy legislation who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of those impacted by the criminal legal system Do you enjoy mentoring a team in litigation committed to social justice If so we want you to join our team!
As the Legal Director & Senior Attorney - Second Chance Project you will lead OJPCs efforts to serve people with criminal records in the community removing barriers to employment education housing civic engagement and full community integration. You will manage online and multi-site outreach legal clinics conduct community education and supervise a dedicated team.
In addition as the Legal Director & Senior Attorney you will:
- Manage a team of Second Chance staff including attorneys paralegals interns/externs and volunteers; recruit and evaluate interns/externs and volunteers.
- Manage the organizations assigned cases through the Governors Expedited Pardon Project.
- Develop and maintain the sealing and expungement clinic schedule including online in-house legal clinics and in-person pop-up legal clinics; cultivate relationships with clinic partners (e.g. Cincinnati Works City of Cincinnati).
- Create legal services delivery mechanisms and case tracking processes both on paper and electronically; conduct regular audits and suggest improvements.
- Represent individuals in state federal and administrative proceedings; provide in-depth legal assistance for pro se clients; offer other advocacy and legal advice.
- Design and conduct community education sessions on legal topics; develop or update educational materials.
- Collaborate with the Development team on funding efforts for the Second Chance Project including grant writing and reporting.
- Support the Executive Director and Litigation Director on impact litigation for Second Chance clients.
- Research and prepare reports on Second Chance Project goals results and management.
- Collaborate with the Policy Director on second chance policy reform including criminal-legal-system reform through research and direct policy advocacy.
- Represent OJPC throughout the community and spread our message.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Law degree and licensed to practice law in Ohio or willing and able to immediately waive in.
- 5 plus years experience:
- Litigating cases in state or federal court
- Handling a large docket of cases
- Recruiting supervising and training attorneys paralegals law students interns and volunteers
- Grant writing or other fundraising
- Non-profit legal experience preferred
- Experience with criminal justice systems (personal family professional etc.) preferred
- Experience in criminal justice reform advocacy preferred
- Excellent communication public speaking and project management skills
- Experience and enthusiasm for working well with diverse clients (racially ethnically geographically and economically) communities and colleagues and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to travel throughout the state of Ohio occasionally
OJPC is a nonprofit law firm with offices in Cincinnati and Columbus Ohio. We fight for equal justice and fair treatment in all stages of incarceration because every person deserves dignity after their conviction and freedom after their sentence. We offer a spectrum of free legal services programs and resources for people in all communities who lack essential support as they navigate the complexities of our criminal legal system. Learn more about OJPCs mission by visiting:
benefits package including 27 PTO days 13 paid holidays plus an annual winter break between Christmas and New Years.
Join our dedicated team and help drive transformative change for those who need it most. You can make a real difference in our community. Apply online todayor email your cover letter and resume to .
Employer is EOE/M/F/D/V. No third-party candidates please.
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