Paralegal Second Chance Project

As aParalegal you will support direct legal services for individuals with criminal records by assisting attorneys with client representation legal clinics community outreach and case management. This role is ideal for someone who is organized client-focused and enjoys legal research community engagement and direct client interaction while helping individuals overcome barriers to employment housing licensing and opportunity created by criminal records.

In addition as the Paralegal you will:

• Support direct client representation under the supervision of OJPC attorneys by collecting client information reviewing case histories conducting research and assisting with case preparation.
• Assist with Second Chance Legal Clinics including client intake document preparation interviews fact gathering and litigation support activities.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients to support ongoing engagement and communication throughout the legal process.
• Participate in community outreach presentations and trainings that educate individuals and organizations about legal remedies available to people with criminal records.
• Connect clients with community resources and referral partners to address legal and non-legal needs.
• Maintain accurate client records case files and data within OJPCs case management system.
• Assist with data tracking reporting and administrative support related to program operations and funding requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree and 1-2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Paralegal certificate bachelors degree or legal research training preferred.
• Strong research writing organization and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with legal case management software preferred.
• Experience with public speaking community outreach or client-facing work preferred.
• Knowledge of barriers faced by individuals with criminal records and a commitment to expanding access to opportunity.

The Ohio Justice & Policy Center creates fair intelligent and redemptive criminal justice systems through zealous clientcentered advocacy innovative policy reform and crosssector community education. Founded in Cincinnati in 1997 OJPC is a statewide nonprofit law office focused on reducing incarceration improving conditions inside prisons and expanding freedom and opportunity for people with criminal records.

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range: $45000-$55000 annually commensurate with experience.

Competitive benefits package includes 27 PTO days 13 paid holidays and an annual winter break between Christmas and New Years.

Join our dedicated team and help expand access to second chances across Ohio. Apply online today!

Employer is EOE/M/F/D/V. No thirdparty candidates please.