Description:
Job Summary:Represents clients seeking a pardon or clemency from the Ohio governor, expungement or sealing of prior convictions, or relief from wrongful convictions. Works directly with community partners to identify and screen potential clients. In collaboration with the Pardon Clinic Director, works on the Ohio Governor's Expedited Pardon Project, including attending training sessions and accepting clients. Works with the Pardon Clinic Director in teaching at the clinic and supervising student work. Assists the Director of the Wrongful Conviction Clinic in all aspects of that clinic, including performing intake, conducting preliminary investigations, and drafting legal documents. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor degree and license to practice law in Ohio.
- One (1) year of legal experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in representing clients in state or federal pardon/clemency petitions, expungements, wrongful convictions or reentry-related legal areas such as housing and employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Ability to partner with local partner institutions, i.e. public defender's offices and legal non-profits.
- Ability to organize conferences, trainings, or symposia in the area of criminal justice.
- Ability to supervise and teach law students in clinical or other course settings.
- Ability to exercise sound and creative judgment.
- Ability to conduct effective community outreach to identify potential clients.
- Proficient in written and verbal communication skills, the ability to make effective presentations, and have strong public speaking skills.
- Possess the ability to operate with a high level of energy performing multifaceted projects.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Interacts professionally with all internal and external customers using strong customer service skills.
- Possess a high degree of confidentiality to available information.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint.