Position Information

Employer:

Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc.

Division:

N/A

Title:

Attorney [x20 positions] (across Ohio)

Description:

A project through the Ohio Community Service Council, 20 AmeriCorps attorneys located throughout ABLE and LAWO’s 32-county service area will provide direct legal representation to clients, as well as offer legal information, education, and outreach to help low-income individuals maintain or acquire safe and affordable housing.

These attorneys will also work with community organizations to develop projects designed to expand the availability of affordable housing.

Positions will be out of offices located in Toledo, Dayton, Sandusky, and Fremont.

This is a collaborative project between the partner law firms of Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE) and Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. (LAWO).

Qualifications
- Attorney candidates should be admitted to the Ohio Bar or be eligible for temporary certification in Ohio.
- Recent law graduates should be prepared to take an and pass the next Ohio Bar exam.

Candidates should also:
- Be highly motivated and committed to the principle of equal justice.
- Have excellent communication skills and enjoy working with people.
- Have excellent research and writing skills.
- Take initiative and be a leader.
- Be creative and willing to accept responsibility for challenging projects.
- Have good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to speak Spanish is helpful.

Benefits (compensation is set by Federal statute) - for each year of service, attorneys will receive:
- A living allowance up to $22,800 per year.
- Health insurance and eligibility for child care assistance.
- A $4,725 education award from AmeriCorps.
- Loan forbearance and interest accrual payment for government student loans.
- Actual moving expense and Bar admission assistance up to $3,500.
- Participation in ABLE and LAWO’s comprehensive substantive and skills training program.
- Travel reimbursement.
- The opportunity to join a staff of outstanding and experienced advocates in law firms with outstanding reputations.

Geographic Preference:

Midwest (KY, WV, OH, IN, MI, IL, MO, IA, MN, WI)

Position Type :

Full-time, Fellowship

Desired Class Level(s) :

Graduate/Alumni

Compensation Type :

Stipend

Salary Range :

20,000 - 29,999

Location(s) :

Position Information

Employer :

Toledo Law Firm

Division :

N/A

Title :

Law Clerk

Description :

Toledo law firm seeks 2L (or 3L evening) for research and litigation support. Excellent research and writing ability is essential. (Applicants should be available to start work immediately and work 10- 20 hours a week during the school year and up to 40 hours a week in the summer. While not all work needs to be performed at the office, it is necessary to schedule time there weekly.

Pay is $20/hr

Submit resume, cover letter and writing sample and faculty references to lcs@utoledo.edu by Friday, September 18th by 3 p.m.

Position Type :

Part-time

Desired Class Level(s) :

2L, 3L

Location(s):

Position Information

Employer :

 Schlageter & Bryce

Division :

N/A

Title :

Law Clerk

Description :

The position averages approximately 10-12 hours per week. The position is available starting in mid-November.

The main duties include legal research and writing and filing with the local courts and government agencies. The firm practices mainly in the areas of personal injury, medical malpractice, workers' compensation, social security disability and probate, as well as misdeamnor criminal defense, driving under the influence, and general traffic citations.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and short writing sample to bryce@sbattyaw.com

Geographic Preference :

Midwest (KY, WV, OH, IN, MI, IL, MO, IA, MN, WI)

Position Type :

Part-time

Desired Class Level(s) :

2L, 3L, 4L

Compensation Type :

Hourly

Location(s) :

Position Information

Employer :

Brady, Coyle & Schmidt, Ltd. (Toledo, OH)

Division :

N/A

Title :

Court Messenger

Description :

The law firm of Brady, Coyle and Schmidt seeks a 2L, 3L or 4L to serve as a court messenger. Preferred dates and times of work are m/w/fr from 12:30 - 5:00 pm (there is some flexibility with days and times).
Rate of pay is $10/hr plus mileage and parking pass and parking key is provided.
Position open until filled. Apply immediately.

Geographic Preference :

Midwest (KY, WV, OH, IN, MI, IL, MO, IA, MN, WI)

Position Type :

Part-time

Desired Class Level(s) :

2L, 3L, 4L

Compensation Type :

Hourly

Location(s) :