About the role

Staff Attorney at Equality Ohio, providing legal representation for LGBTQ+ individuals in Central Ohio. Engaging in advocacy, community support, and comprehensive legal services for clients.

Responsibilities

Provide direct legal representation to LGBTQ+ clients in civil matters, including but not limited to: family law, protection orders, discrimination mediation, Social Security/insurance appeals, unemployment claims, and legal name and gender marker corrections.
Support legal advocacy and, when appropriate, direct representation for individuals who are incarcerated in facilities across the state.
Conduct comprehensive legal intake via email, phone, and in-person consultations to assess client needs and determine appropriate levels of service.
Participate in all required internal meetings, including one-on-one supervision sessions, weekly legal team meetings, Wednesday all-staff huddles, and monthly all-staff meetings.
Accurately complete and submit monthly grant reporting, ensuring timely documentation of client services and outcomes.
Contribute to the development and distribution of community education resources, such as LGBTQ+ “Know Your Rights” brochures, training materials, and video content.
Assist with legal training and presentations to external agencies, community organizations, and professional partners upon request.
Provide logistical and staffing support at Equality Ohio events, including community outreach and engagement activities such as Pride festivals, Allies & Advocates, and fundraising events.

Juris Doctorate (Barred attorney in the state of Ohio, in good standing)
Minimum 2 years experience practicing law preferred
Unwavering commitment to addressing the needs of LGBTQ+ Ohioans
Awareness of the issue priorities, policy battles, and experiences of LGBTQ+ Ohioans
Demonstrated familiarity and comfort working with the LGBTQ+ community
Demonstrated passion for public interest and social justice work
Excellent oral, written and listening communication skills
Ability to work with diverse groups in an intersectional manner and across all levels of organizations with a commitment to teamwork
Effective public speaking and presentation skills
Demonstrated reliability, creativity, versatility, and initiative
Proficiency with Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Drive, and LexisNexis/Westlaw or other legal research software
Have a valid driver’s license, regular access to a vehicle with insurance, and ability to travel across the state

Generous time off package, including paid vacation after six months of employment, 10 paid holidays, 15 days of paid organizational shutdown breaks, 2 weeks of paid sick leave per year, paid family and medical leave, and more.
Health and vision insurance with minimal employee contribution ($110 per month + $110 per month for optional family coverage)
Employee-paid dental insurance
Paid Family Leave and sabbatical opportunities based on length of service
FSA with employer $25 per month contribution
Employer-paid life insurance
Access to optional employee-paid insurance coverage, including long-term disability coverage.
403-B plan with employer matching
Digital security services.
Multiple stipend opportunities, including Bring Your Own Device, cell phone, internet, and professional development stipends.
Access to a Bodily Autonomy Assistance Fund