Help Center Attorney
University of Cincinnati
- Cincinnati, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide limited legal advice consultations to Help Center visitors to help them understand the law/court processes, draft written pleadings, prepare for hearings and otherwise resolve civil legal issues.
- Assist with outcome tracking.
- Draft and improve model pleadings.
- Prepare self-help materials to assist self-represented litigants understand the law, court processes and litigate their cases.
- Work to identify solutions to address systemic issues faced by self-represented litigants.
- Help to recruit, train and supervise student interns and attorney volunteers.
- May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
- Experience with eviction litigation, small claims, and various municipal civil matters.
- Experience with foreclosure defense, civil protection orders, and/or state court appeals matters.
- A strong commitment to serving underserved and vulnerable individuals.
- Experience building community partnerships.
- Spanish language abilities.
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
- Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
- Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
- Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.