Position Overview:
Job title: Legislative Advocacy and Public Policy 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 low-income and underserved Ohioans can fully and fairly participate in civil systems that produce just outcomes. To achieve this, the Foundation promotes access to justice, funds civil legal aid, expands legal capacity, fosters innovation, and collaborates with partners to achieve systemic change.
Position Overview:
We seek a mission-driven attorney to lead and support legal and policy initiatives that drive systemic change to improve the opportunities for low-income and underserved Ohioans to fully and fairly participate in civil systems that produce just outcomes. The position will require advocacy in multiple forums, including the Ohio and the federal legislatures, engaging in listening and broad coalition-building, and managing committees and communication. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of policy advocacy and civil legal services, as well as a strong commitment to justice for all.
Major Duties:
•Advocacy to advance efforts to improve access to justice and funding for civil legal services.
•Manage and support new project initiatives through work with organizational partners, including legal aid, the courts and the private bar.
•Manage committee(s), subcommittees, and working groups as needed to explore systemic changes or generate projects to effectuate change.
•Build and maintain relationships with community partners, legal organizations and grassroots advocates.
•Ensure legal strategies are informed by and responsive to community needs.
•Contribute to strategic planning and organizational development.
•Undertake other projects as assigned to further the mission of the Foundation.
Qualifications:
•Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
•Admission to a state bar (Ohio law license preferred)
•Minimum of 3 years of experience
•Demonstrated commitment to justice for all
•Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
•Experience with legislative processes, lobbying, or public policy development.
•Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and communities.
•Analytical mindset, and strong attention to detail.
•Outstanding organization, time management, communication (oral and written), and strong social skills.
•Ability to multi-task and manage projects from inception to completion with minimal oversight.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Benefits:
The Foundation offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including insurance (life, health, dental, disability), 401(k) matching, paid time off, paid holidays and a hybrid work schedule after 4 months of employment.
The Ohio Access to Justice Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, familial status, or any other basis prohibited by law. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and interest in the position to [email protected] or via Indeed.
Applications without a cover letter will NOT be considered.
Please note: Applicants must be authorized for employment in Ohio. Sponsorships are not available.