Assistant Family Advocacy Attorney

Valid Ohio driver's license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children's Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

This attorney will staff the Franklin County Family Advocacy Clinic, advising and representing Franklin County residents in domestic violence and Civil Protectoin Order matters in court. The attorney will primarly be located at the Domestic Violence Unit of the Columbus City Attorney's office at the Franklin County courthouse. There is opportunity for this attorney to also provide brief advice and counsel to NCH patients and their families in a wide array of civil legal issues.

• Interviews and provides guidance to clients and their families, and assists clients and staff with relevant referrals and agency applications.
• Consults with staff regarding environmental, social and legal issues and assists with problem solving on those issues.
• Provides direct legal representation of clients as requested.
• Acts as liaison between the clients and referral agencies.
• Develops relationships with relevant community resources in order to support clients and assist in navigating community systems.
• Maintains appropriate records and participates in data collection relevant to and duties, including conflict of interest rules for Ohio attorneys.
• Provides input into policies, procedures, and processes. Participates in committees and meetings, attends required training, and maintains current knowledge of relevant procedures.

Juris Doctorate, required.

Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio, required.

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• Ability to collaborate across a multidisciplinary system.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to manage confidential information in a complex hospital environment.

• Five years of experience as an attorney, required.
• Three years of experience in the area of domestic violence and family law, preferred.

OCCASIONALLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Standing, Walking

FREQUENTLY: Sitting

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing - Far/near

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"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"