Family Advocacy Attorney

Part-time position; 20 hours per week.

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. (Create Job Requisition Event)

• Interviews and counsels clients and their families, advocates on their behalf, represents clients in administatratve hearings and in educational settings, and assists clients with relevant referrals and agency applications.
• Consults with staff regarding legal issues related to clients and families. 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 legal tasks and duties. Creates and maintains policies, procedures, and processes.
• Ensures that all clients are appropriately screened for and referred to the Legal Program.
• Participates in committees and meetings, attends required training, and maintains current knowledge of relevant procedures. Provides legal trainings to staff and partners on a regular basis.
• Provides advice and strategic guidance to the Nationwide Children’s Medical Legal Partnership and serves on Advisory Steering Committee.

Jurist 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.

• Ten 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

FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, 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"