Staff Attorney

Job description

Career Opportunity: Staff Attorney with The Ohio Justice & Policy Center in Columbus, Ohio Are you passionate about expanding opportunity for people impacted by the criminal legal system? Do you believe access to record relief and clemency can transform lives, families, and communities? If so, we want you to join our team. As a Staff Attorney , you will provide direct legal services to individuals with criminal records, with a primary focus on clemency advocacy through Ohio’s Expedited Pardon Project (EPP). This role centers on client‑focused representation, community engagement, and practical legal solutions that remove long‑standing barriers to employment, housing, and civic participation. QUALIFICATIONS: The Ohio Justice & Policy Center creates fair, intelligent, and redemptive criminal justice systems through zealous, client‑centered advocacy, innovative policy reform, and cross‑sector community education. Founded in Cincinnati in 1997, OJPC is a statewide nonprofit law office focused on reducing incarceration, improving conditions inside prisons, and expanding freedom and opportunity for people with criminal records. - Lead clemency‑focused representation through Ohio’s Expedi...