Staff Attorney

About Us
Pro Seniors, Inc. is a nonprofit organization offering free legal assistance to low‑income older adults. Our Legal Helpline and in‑house legal team use the power of law to improve the safety and health, shelter, and economic stability of over 7,900 older Ohioans annually.

Position Summary
We are looking for a resourceful, dedicated attorney who can work well with people from all walks of life. The attorney will represent older adults in a variety of legal areas—public benefits, consumer debt, housing, financial exploitation, and rights in nursing or assisted living facilities. In addition to direct client representation, this role will include legal education in the community, advocacy on systemic issues, and collaboration with partners at local, state, and national levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality legal assistance to older adults on a variety of legal issues.
• Engage in client representation, negotiations, and litigation.
• Participate in broad-based advocacy to address systemic issues affecting older adults.
• Collaborate with community partners and provide legal education to the public.
• Serve clients who may be experiencing financial instability, health issues, or other challenges, with empathy and professionalism.

Requirements:

• JD degree and active license to practice law in Ohio.

• Strong skills in legal research, writing, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy.

• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and build trust with clients from varied

backgrounds and life situations.

• Well-organized; comfortable managing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, and working

under pressure.

• Comfortable working with clients facing financial difficulties, health issues, trauma, or

other adverse conditions.

• Proficiency with case management systems; solid user of Microsoft Office.

• Fluency in Spanish (or another language used by clients) is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person