Legal Counsel at Law

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Legal Counsel - Fatherhood Program Full Time Professional 4531 READING ROAD, Cincinnati, OH, US
13 days ago Requisition ID: 1780
Salary Range: $46,508.80 To $56,534.40 Annually
Position Summary:
Responsible for legal consultation, recommendations and advocacy within one or more program settings. Works to ensure clients have the ability to improve their functioning through legal counsel and representation as well as advising staff to assist clients with legal matters.
Job Responsibilities:
Advocates for clients to improve their functioning by preparing, reviewing and submitting legal
documents and representation in court
Assists program staff in filing motions and advocating for clients in court
Conducts legal assessments and research and acts as primary interface for external legal proceedings and negotiations
Remain up to date on relevant legal/regulatory issues, rule changes, federal, state and other laws
Documents all services in a timely manner that supports client engagement
Provides problem solving and conflict management assistance to clients
Collaborates with program staff and other professionals to tailor services to client needs
Provides staff training as needed
Inform leadership and consult with staff to minimize risk to clients and program
Other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including legal research and writing
Strong knowledge of applicable Federal, State and other laws and regulations specifically in the areas of child custody and support and other family law matters
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals
Ability to be adaptive, flexible and responsive to the needs of the program and agency
Ability to recognize issues, define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently
Ability to work with wide variety of individuals in an ethical and culturally sensitive manner
Travel locally in personal vehicle
Job Requirements:
Juris Doctorate Degree and admitted to law in the State of Ohio and;
2 years in practice as in-house or in law firm setting
Valid driver license and auto insurance
Essential Functions/Physical Demands:
Positional: Driveing in accordance with job duties assigned. Frequent to occasional standing and walking. Frequent sitting
Gross Mobility: Rare lifting, climbing, or crawling. Infrequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Occasional reaching, bending and handling
Sensory: Rare tasting/smelling. Infrequent use of color vision. Occasional use of far visual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision. Frequent use of near and midrange visual acuity, and visual accommodation. Frequent to constant hearing and talking.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

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