Outreach Paralegal

Outreach Paralegal

Each year more than 30,000 farm workers and family members work in Ohio in agricultural labor. They work in many hand-harvest crops, including cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuces, onions, radishes, and peppers. They also work in various packing sheds, grading stations, and food processing plants.

Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc., a non-profit law firm that provides free legal assistance to low-income farm workers throughout Ohio, seeks an Outreach Paralegal for its Agricultural Worker Program in its Findlay office. The Outreach Paralegal will provide general legal support for attorneys, including client communication, research, case investigation, and other case‑related tasks; conduct informational presentations for farm workers and farm worker advocates;

develop and maintain working relationships with community‑based organizations, social service agencies, government agencies, and other groups; train staff and volunteers to conduct client education; develop and implement an effective plan for outreach to labor camps and other sites where farm workers live or gather; and take applications for legal assistance.

• Provide general legal support for attorneys (client communication, research, case investigation, etc.)
• Conduct informational presentations for farm workers and farm worker advocates
• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, social service agencies, government agencies, and other groups
• Train staff and volunteers to conduct client education
• Develop and implement an outreach plan to labor camps and other sites where farm workers live or gather
• Take applications for legal assistance

• Excellent organizational and writing skills
• Ability to relate well with low‑income clients
• Computer proficiency
• Strong commitment to equal justice
• Fluency in Spanish, both oral and written (required)
• Some evening, weekend, and overnight work required
• Significant travel to various outreach activities; reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license required
• Must meet LAWO insurance requirements

• Salary based on relevant legal experience
• Comprehensive benefits, including language compensation

Please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to submit your application. Position will remain open until filled.

LAWO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an environment welcoming to all individuals. Applicants requiring accommodation for the interview/application process should contact the recruitment coordinator at lawojobs.