Senior Supervising Attorney, Housing & Community Development

Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc.; Toledo (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual leave

Sick leave

Loan repayment assistance for lawyers

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE) seeks a Supervising Attorney for Housing & Community Economic Development to lead a multidisciplinary team and advance litigation, policy advocacy, and community‑based strategies across ABLE’s 32‑county service area in northern Ohio.

The role integrates direct legal advocacy with program leadership, mentorship, and supervision of attorneys, paralegals, and community organizers to deliver high‑quality services to low‑income residents.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Licensed attorney admitted to the Ohio Bar or eligible for admission.
• 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 organizational leadership discussions.
• Ensure compliance with ABLE policies, funding requirements, and reporting obligations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Litigation

Policy advocacy

Community engagement

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE) seeks a Supervising Attorney for Housing & Community Economic Development to lead a multidisciplinary team and advance litigation, policy advocacy, and community‑based strategies across ABLE’s 32‑county service area in northern Ohio.

The role integrates direct legal advocacy with program leadership, mentorship, and supervision of attorneys, paralegals, and community organizers to deliver high‑quality services to low‑income residents.