Domestic Relations Attorney Fellow — Advocate for DV Survivors

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Retirement plans (OPERS/STRS/ARP)

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

6 weeks parental leave

Job summary

The University of Cincinnati Help Center, in collaboration with the College of Law, seeks a Domestic Relations Attorney Fellow to provide information, limited legal advice, and representation to self-represented litigants in the Domestic Relations Court in Cincinnati.

The fellow will focus on serving survivors pursuing protection orders, assist with case preparation, draft model pleadings, and mentor student interns. This is a one-year fellowship with potential extension based on funds.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required.
• Active license to practice law in Ohio or eligible for permanent admission.
• Two or more years of experience in domestic relations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide limited legal advice consultations to Help Center visitors to help them understand the applicable law and court processes.
• Provide in-court limited representation to domestic violence survivors pursuing protection orders.
• Assist with outcome tracking and drafting model pleadings.
• Prepare self-help materials to aid self-represented litigants in understanding law and court procedures.
• Help recruit, train, and supervise student interns and attorney volunteers, including teaching assistance with the DV/CPO Clinic.

Skills

Domestic relations

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctorate

Active Ohio license to practice law

Bar exam eligibility July 2026

Job description

The University of Cincinnati Help Center, in collaboration with the College of Law, seeks a Domestic Relations Attorney Fellow to provide information, limited legal advice, and representation to self-represented litigants in the Domestic Relations Court in Cincinnati.

The fellow will focus on serving survivors pursuing protection orders, assist with case preparation, draft model pleadings, and mentor student interns. This is a one-year fellowship with potential extension based on funds.