Hybrid Part-Time Staff Attorney — Parole & Post-Conviction

Strategic HR Client Job Openings; Cleveland (AL); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Ohio Justice & Policy Center in Cleveland, Ohio seeks a Part-Time Staff Attorney committed to criminal justice reform and client-centered advocacy. The role focuses on judicial release, parole advocacy, resentencing, and other post-conviction remedies for incarcerated individuals.

The position entails drafting, filing, and arguing motions, counseling clients, and presenting cases before the Ohio Parole Board. Salary range is $36k-$38k pro-rated for part-time work.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor or advanced law degree required.
• Admission to the Ohio Bar or eligibility consistent with Ohio Supreme Court rules.
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of litigation experience on behalf of indigent defendants or others accused or convicted of crimes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently within a part-time schedule while collaborating closely with a small team.
• A demonstrated and abiding commitment to social justice.

Responsibilities

• Draft, file, and argue judicial release motions in Ohio courts.
• Prepare clients and their supporters for judicial proceedings and parole hearings.
• Prepare and present parole and clemency cases before the Ohio Parole Board, including SB256 hearings and full board hearings.
• Collaborate with the project's paralegal on intake, case development, rehabilitation portfolios, reentry plans, and mitigation records.
• Participate in intake review and evaluate candidates against the project's selection criteria.
• Work with community partners and organizations to strengthen clients' release plans and post-release aftercare within the scope of representation.
• Participate in regular docket reviews and maintain case status in the project's tracking system.
• Assist with other OJPC litigation matters, grant reporting, and community or educational events as needed.

Job description

Ohio Justice & Policy Center in Cleveland, Ohio seeks a Part-Time Staff Attorney committed to criminal justice reform and client-centered advocacy. The role focuses on judicial release, parole advocacy, resentencing, and other post-conviction remedies for incarcerated individuals.

The position entails drafting, filing, and arguing motions, counseling clients, and presenting cases before the Ohio Parole Board. Salary range is $36k-$38k pro-rated for part-time work.