Advocates for Basic Legal Equality

Advocacy Director

Dayton or Toledo, Ohio

Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE) seeks a progressive leader with a commitment to justice for all and to inclusive communities, an interest in boldly pursuing results for clients, and a strong vision for the future of legal services, to serve as its Advocacy Director. ABLE is a nonprofit law firm established over 50 years ago to ensure that the most vulnerable people in our communities have the same access to justice as people and companies that can afford to retain an attorney. ABLE and its partner law firm, Legal Aid of Western Ohio (LAWO), are the only law firms available for comprehensive legal representation in non-criminal matters for more than 425,000 people living, working, and raising their families in poverty in Northwest and West Central Ohio. ABLE advocates for – and with – financially disadvantaged individuals and communities to effectuate just and equitable policy changes that address the structural causes of poverty and to protect their right to fairness and justice in the legal system.

Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Advocacy Director is responsible for the success of ABLE’s advocacy efforts, including the firm’s major litigation and other advocacy. A critical part of this success is the development and implementation of a firm-wide work plan that implements the Joint Strategic Advocacy Initiatives, effectively and strategically responds to the most critical needs of clients, incorporates and implements grants and contracts, and makes effective use of staff resources. The Advocacy Director also is responsible for the professional development of attorney and paralegal staff and for overall legal staff training and development.

The Advocacy Director is expected to work on site from ABLE’s Dayton or Toledo, Ohio office at least 3 (three) days a week.

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To learn more about Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. please visit: www.ablelaw.org.

ABLE is committed to providing an equitable work environment, including a commitment to pay equity. We are updating our salary scales, with expected completion by Fall 2024. The starting annual salary range for this position will likely fall between $107,600 and $134,500 depending on experience. ABLE also offers comprehensive fringe benefits, including health insurance and student loan repayment assistance up to $6,000 per year through the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation. The Advocacy Director is expected to work on site from ABLE’s Dayton or Toledo, Ohio office at least 3 (three) days a week.

ABLE has partnered with NPAG, a national executive search firm, to assist in networking and building out the candidate pipeline. ABLE will be conducting the candidate screening and notification process. NPAG welcomes expressions of interest and/or nominations submitted via this form. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest, and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s candidate portal.

ABLE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and places a high value on diversity in our workplace, including diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, and physical ability. We strive to create an environment welcoming to all individuals and we encourage applications from individuals traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession. Applicants requiring accommodation for the interview/application process should contact the recruitment coordinator at hrteam@ablelaw.org.

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