The Ohio Access to Justice Foundation funds two-year fellowships for attorneys seeking to make a difference in Ohio’s civil justice system by addressing urgent legal problems facing Ohioans. Justice for All (JFA) Fellows partner with host organizations to design innovative projects that explore new ways to help low-income Ohioans with civil legal challenges. The application [...]
As chair of the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation’s new Access to Justice Initiatives Committee, Ann Bergen leads committee members in their charge to coordinate efforts to assess unmet civil legal needs, identify barriers to access, and evaluate and develop proposals to make systemic improvements to better meet or reduce civil legal needs. It’s a [...]
The Foundation’s newly released 2025 annual report explores how justice works to eliminate barriers and create opportunities for families, neighborhoods, and future generations. Featuring stories divided into five sections, the report illustrates how the Foundation funds civil legal aid and justice initiatives throughout Ohio to: strengthen the workforce; assist veterans in receiving the benefits they [...]
Position Overview: Job Title: Ohio Justice Bus Staff Attorney Status: Full-Time, Exempt Position Salary: Starting salary of $70,000 with a generous benefits package What is the Ohio Justice Bus? The Ohio Justice Bus is a mobile legal office and technology hotspot that allows legal aid and pro bono attorneys to travel to and provide legal services to rural Ohioans and [...]
Position Overview: Job title: Grants & Reimbursement Coordinator Status: Full-time Exempt Employee Starting salary: Commensurate with experience About Us: The Ohio Access to Justice Foundation (Foundation) is a nonprofit foundation committed to ensuring that Ohioans who are low-income or who lack access can fully and fairly participate in civil systems that produce just outcomes. To [...]
Position Overview: Job title: Child Welfare Program Attorney Status: Full-time Exempt Employee Starting salary: Commensurate with experience About Us: The Ohio Access to Justice Foundation (Foundation) is a nonprofit foundation committed to ensuring that Ohioans who are low-income or who lack access can fully and fairly participate in civil systems that produce just outcomes. To [...]
