Senior Housing & Community Development Attorney Leader

Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc; Toledo (OH); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual leave

Sick leave

Language assistance

Loan repayment assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE) seeks a Supervising Attorney for the HCED Practice Group to lead a multidisciplinary team delivering high‑quality legal services to low‑income communities in northern Ohio.

The role combines direct advocacy with program leadership and staff supervision across ABLE’s 32‑county service area. The Supervising Attorney will guide litigation, policy advocacy, and community lawyering efforts, ensuring alignment with ABLE’s mission and community partners.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school is required.
• Licensed attorney admitted to the Ohio Bar or eligible for admission by motion or passage of the next bar examination.
• Demonstrated litigation and advocacy experience.
• Strong leadership, supervision, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to serving low‑income individuals and communities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor attorneys, paralegals, and support staff, including oversight of casework, advocacy strategies, and professional development.
• Lead and coordinate litigation, policy and systemic advocacy, and community lawyering initiatives within the HCED Practice Group.
• Provide high‑quality legal representation, including litigation, negotiation, and administrative advocacy.
• Support and advance community‑based advocacy efforts, including collaboration with tenant organizations and neighborhood groups.
• Ensure integration of ABLE’s community lawyering model into all aspects of practice group work.
• Maintain a manageable caseload consistent with supervisory responsibilities.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, public officials, courts, and advocacy organizations.
• Participate in strategic planning and contribute to organisational leadership discussions.
• Ensure compliance with ABLE policies, funding requirements, and reporting obligations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Ohio Bar admission

Job description

Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE) seeks a Supervising Attorney for the HCED Practice Group to lead a multidisciplinary team delivering high‑quality legal services to low‑income communities in northern Ohio.

The role combines direct advocacy with program leadership and staff supervision across ABLE’s 32‑county service area. The Supervising Attorney will guide litigation, policy advocacy, and community lawyering efforts, ensuring alignment with ABLE’s mission and community partners.