Administrative Law Advocate - Nonprofit

Attorneys and Administrative Law Advocates in this practice group represent clients in cases with administrative agencies including the Department of Job and Family Services, the Unemployment Compensation Review Commission, the Social Security Administration, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. We help people remove barriers to employment success like criminal records, suspended driver’s licenses, and the loss of professional licenses or certification. Through legal advocacy, we help individuals and families access benefits such as Food Stamps and Medicaid, childcare vouchers, SSI and Social Security Disability, and Veterans benefits. We help people with disabilities plan a return to employment, and access programs to maximize their income. We also work in our communities to improve the systems that our clients must engage with to secure employment and benefits.

The Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati seeks to hire two full-time Administrative Law Paralegal Advocates for the Income, Work and Health (IWH) Practice Group.

Attorneys and Administrative Law Advocates in this practice group represent clients in cases with administrative agencies including the Department of Job and Family Services, the Unemployment Compensation Review Commission, the Social Security Administration, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. We help people remove barriers to employment success like criminal records, suspended driver’s licenses, and the loss of professional licenses or certification. Through legal advocacy, we help individuals and families access benefits such as Food Stamps and Medicaid, childcare vouchers, SSI and Social Security Disability, and Veterans benefits. We help people with disabilities plan a return to employment, and access programs to maximize their income. We also work in our communities to improve the systems that our clients must engage with to secure employment and benefits.

Position Description

Under the supervision of an attorney, the Administrative Law Advocate will carry their own caseload of clients and advocate for the legal rights of those clients. People hired for this position will train to become a Certified Work Incentive Counselor (CWIC) to work under our Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) grant from the Social Security Administration. The Administrative Law Advocate position requires someone who knows, or who can learn, administrative law and regulations, and develop advocacy skills necessary to negotiate with administrative agencies and represent clients in administrative hearings.

If you want to make a difference in our community through dedicated service to our most vulnerable neighbors, we want to hear from you.

Visit our website: lascinti.org

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree or higher
• Prior employment in a justice/social setting is preferred
• Must be able to pass Federal security clearance (with a background check and security interview)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• The demonstrated ability to handle an ongoing caseload and meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills
• Reliable transportation – travel within our 7-county service is required

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly wage for this position is $24+, depending on experience. Legal Aid offers an excellent benefit package, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans (including pension), generous PTO, substantial training opportunities, and mileage reimbursement.

Application Process {PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY}

We expect a cover letter from all applicants.

Applicants should submit all listed items via email to staffing@lascinti.org with subject line Administrative Law Advocate– LAS098-24 will be given :

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

Applicants who apply via staffing@lascinti.org will be reviewed first.

Interviews will be arranged by Employer. No phone calls please.

The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We have a broad anti-discrimination policy, and we actively seek diverse applicants. Legal Aid offers reasonable accommodations in the hiring and employment process. If you need assistance, you may request an accommodation.