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Community Legal Aid

Staff Attorney - Housing

Akron, OH · On-site

$69K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description Community Legal Aid' s staff attorneys serve as the primary contact for transforming the lives of our clients. Our attorneys are fierce advocates for our clients ...

Community Legal Aid

Staff Attorney - Housing

Warren, OH · On-site

$69K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description Community Legal Aid' s staff attorneys serve as the primary contact for transforming the lives of our clients. Our attorneys are fierce advocates for our clients ...

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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for legal aid in Ohio is $45,838.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,100.00 and $52,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a legal aid?

A legal aid is a professional or organization that provides free or low-cost legal assistance to individuals who cannot afford to hire a private attorney. Legal aid helps people navigate legal issues such as housing disputes, family law matters, immigration, and access to public benefits. Their goal is to ensure equal access to justice for everyone, regardless of income. Legal aid services may be provided by lawyers, paralegals, or volunteers, and are often supported by government funding or nonprofit organizations.

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To thrive as a Legal Aid, you typically need a background in law or paralegal studies, strong research abilities, and a good understanding of legal procedures. Familiarity with legal research databases (like Westlaw or LexisNexis), case management software, and sometimes paralegal certification are valuable. Excellent communication, empathy, and organizational skills help in supporting clients from diverse backgrounds and collaborating with attorneys. These skills ensure effective client advocacy, accurate case preparation, and the delivery of accessible legal support to those in need.

What are some common challenges faced by legal aid professionals when assisting clients?

Legal aid professionals often encounter challenges such as managing high caseloads, working with limited resources, and addressing the urgent needs of clients who may be facing eviction, domestic violence, or immigration issues. Additionally, clients may have difficulty providing necessary documentation or may require extra support due to language barriers or trauma. Despite these challenges, legal aid professionals collaborate closely with colleagues, social workers, and community organizations to develop effective strategies for client advocacy and ensure access to justice.

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Infographic showing various Legal Aid job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 14% Internship, 57% Full Time, and 29% Part Time. Highlights an 86% In-person, and 14% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $45,838 per year, or $22 per hour.

Legal Assistant - Nonprofit Law Firm

Legal Aid Society Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

$23/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

LEGAL ASSISTANT


July 2026

Position open until filled.



The Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant. This is an in-person position based in our downtown Cincinnati, Ohio office.


Legal Aid is Southwest Ohio’s largest non-profit law firm. Our mission is to reduce poverty and ensure family stability through effective legal assistance. Our attorneys represent individual clients in preventing evictions and foreclosures, addressing domestic violence and divorce, fixing unsafe and unhealthy living conditions, obtaining Medicaid and other health and income benefits, overcoming barriers to employment or resolving school problems. We also support an affiliated Pro Bono legal program, the Volunteer Lawyers Project.


Visit our website: lascinti.org


POSITION DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFICATIONS


Our Legal Assistants support the work of attorneys and paralegal advocates to efficiently serve clients and manage administrative projects. The successful candidate will possess the following minimum qualifications:


  • Three or more years of relevant secretarial, paralegal, administrative assistant, or office management experience; family law experience a plus
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to draft legal documents and letters from existing approved templates
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
  • Aptitude for utilizing technology
  • Organized, accurate, attentive to detail, and positive attitude towards learning
  • Demonstrated ability to type accurately at 60+ wpm
  • Comfort with Adobe Acrobat and experience with formatting and electronic filing of legal documents, a plus
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, and taking assignments from multiple advocates


This is a non-exempt position with a pay range of $23+/hour, depending on experience. Legal Aid Society offers an attractive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, employer-funded pension contribution, 401K, generous PTO, and paid holidays.


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS


Applicants should submit all items listed below via Legal Aid’s ADP platform: http://bitly.info/job


  1. Cover letter explaining the reasons for your interest,
  2. Current resume, and
  3. Contact information for three professional references.



Interviews will be arranged by Legal Aid Society. Please do not call.

The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Legal Aid offers reasonable accommodations in the hiring and employment process. If you need assistance, you may request an accommodation.




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