Certified Legal Advocate, Help Center, College of Law

Job Overview

Assist in the continued development of the limited representation program and help represent clients under the supervision of a Help Center attorney.

Essential Functions

• Provide limited same-day legal representation to tenants in eviction court under the supervision of a Help Center attorney.
• Draft written pleadings, prepare for hearings and otherwise resolve eviction related 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.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Registration for the July 2026 Ohio Bar Examination.

Required Trainings/Certifications

• Legal Intern Certificate as provided by Rule II of the Ohio Supreme Court Rules for the Government of the Bar of Ohio.

Required Experience

• At least one (1) semester of externship and/or volunteer experience working with tenants in need of eviction representation

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Experience and/or demonstrated skill development in trial advocacy and negotiation.
• A demonstratable commitment to serving underserved and vulnerable individuals.
• Experience building community partnerships.
• Foreign language abilities.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.