What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney - Wealth Building position at The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland?
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland is hiring an Attorney! Legal Aid invites applications from recent law school graduates, current 3Ls, and experienced attorneys. Legal Aid attorneys represent individual clients in a variety of legal issues that impact shelter, health/safety, and economic security. Legal Aid anticipates hiring attorneys to fill positions focused on:
Wealth Building Practice
Legal Aid is expanding its Economic Justice Group by adding an attorney to focus on working with clients to build generational wealth. The attorney will represent clients in estate planning matters, so clients can ensure their assets remain in their family so that future generations have a head start on their efforts to build wealth and achieve economic mobility. The attorney will also resolve issues of tangled titles, where family members havedied without a will and no family member has clear title to real property, preventing investment and risking loss of a family home. Legal Aid seeks an attorney with probate and estate planning experience who is committed to Legal Aid’s goal of working with communities to build wealth.
Legal Aid is expanding its Economic Justice Group by adding an attorney to focus on working with clients to build generational wealth. The attorney will represent clients in estate planning matters, so clients can ensure their assets remain in their family so that future generations have a head start on their efforts to build wealth and achieve economic mobility. The attorney will also resolve issues of tangled titles, where family members havedied without a will and no family member has clear title to real property, preventing investment and risking loss of a family home. Legal Aid seeks an attorney with probate and estate planning experience who is committed to Legal Aid’s goal of working with communities to build wealth.
About Legal Aid: Legal Aid is a non-profit law firm whose mission is to secure justice, equity, and access to opportunity for and with people who have low incomes through passionate legal representation and advocacy for systemic change. Founded in 1905, Legal Aid is the fifth oldest legal aid organization in the country. Legal Aid’s 135 total staff members (70 attorneys), and 3,000 volunteer lawyers use the power of the law to improve safety and health, shelter, and economic stability for low-income clients. Legal Aid serves a diverse northeast Ohio population in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Lorain Counties.
In addition to providing legal assistance to individual clients, Legal Aid attorneys engage in broad-based advocacy to impact client groups and communities. Attorneys 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.
Why Northeast Ohio: Northeast Ohio has a rich history of diverse cultures. It is home to the nationally renowned Cleveland Orchestra, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Cleveland Browns, Guardians, and Cavaliers, an award-winning Metroparks system, vineyards, Lake Erie, and many other arts, recreation, and cultural attractions. Northeast Ohio also has a low cost of living. For more information on living and working in Northeast Ohio please visit www.teamneo.org and www.downtowncleveland.com.
The Successful Candidates will:
- Be committed to Legal Aid’s mission.
- Hold a JD and be licensed to practice law in Ohio or eligible to waive in or sit for the next bar.
- Have experience in legal aid or a nonprofit environment (strongly preferred).
- Have working knowledge of state and federal law related to Legal Aid’s clients.
- Exhibit outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
- Have experience collaborating with other (non-legal) professions preferred.
- Have excellent research, writing and advocacy skills.
- Have strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Have excellent team- and partnership-building skills.
- Be organized, able to plan and problem-solve, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure.
- Be willing to attend partnership meetings and events outside normal business hours.
- Spanish language skills preferred.
Application Procedure: Qualifying applicants should visit www.lasclev.org/careers to submit a resume, a cover letter, writing sample, and a list of three (3) professional references. Applications will be open until position is filled. Applications will only be accepted via online application. You will receive a confirmation email that your application materials have been received shortly after we receive your application.
Compensation and benefits: The salary range for Staff Attorney is $72,000 to $108,000 and the salary range for Senior Attorney is $81,000 to $121,000. The top third of Legal Aid’s salary ranges are reserved for those with deep skill sets, long tenure, and consistent exceptional performance. In addition, Legal Aid offers an exceptional benefits package including healthcare, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan with up to 13% employer contribution, and much more. Visit www.lasclev.org/careers/overview for more information.
Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate because of age, race, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
Compensation and benefits: The salary range for Staff Attorney is $72,000 to $108,000 and the salary range for Senior Attorney is $81,000 to $121,000. The top third of Legal Aid’s salary ranges are reserved for those with deep skill sets, long tenure, and consistent exceptional performance. In addition, Legal Aid offers an exceptional benefits package including healthcare, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan with up to 13% employer contribution, and much more. Visit www.lasclev.org/careers/overview for more information.
Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate because of age, race, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
Salary : $72,000 - $108,000
