Staff Attorney

About Children’s Law Center

Established in 1989, Children’s Law Center, Inc. (CLC) is a unique nonprofit law firm

that protects the rights of children and youth—so they can grow into adulthood in

safe, healthy ways. Through direct legal assistance, policy reform, and community

education, CLC advocates for young people across Ohio and Kentucky. We provide

services in the justice system, education system, child-welfare system, and beyond.

CLC is hiring two attorneys to staff our Lexington office (as two staff members are transitioning out of their roles). The

two new attorneys will work together as CLC’s Lexington-based team and these positions are based in our Lexington

Office. There may be travel in Kentucky for cases/presentations in surrounding counties, as well as travel to our

headquarters in Covington, Kentucky, once per month. Over time, CLC plans to grow this office further to increase

impact across the state. We welcome applicants interested in helping shape and expand CLC’s presence in the region.

We invite you to join the passionate, caring, and knowledgeable team!

Position Description:

CLC is seeking an attorney who will initially focus (~50% time anticipated) on

representing children affected by the opioid crisis and substance use disorders. The attorney will provide

holistic legal services to children and youth in accordance with the objectives and values of CLC. The

attorney will:

 Provide direct representation to children in courts as Guardian ad Litem in the following types of

cases: protection orders; custody; dependency, neglect, and abuse; victim’s rights, and

criminal/juvenile justice.

 Provide direct representation to children in Educational Law cases including representation in ARC

meetings, manifestation determination hearings, expulsion hearings, and due process hearings.

 Provide direct representation to children and young adults related to other civil-legal needs.

 Ensure productive client communications and relationships – with children, youth, and families.

 Engage in community outreach and education.

 Assist with data collection and management, as well as reporting for internal and external purposes.

 Participate in legal clinics and other community-based activities.

 Cultivate and leverage relationships with professionals in relevant legal- and social-service systems,

such as attorneys, clerks, prosecutors, public defenders, school administrators, judges, hearing

officers, judges, law enforcement officers, policymakers, politicians, case managers, nonprofit

leaders, social-service providers and others.

 Advocate on public policy issues in collaboration with Executive Director and Deputy Director and

other staff.

 Occasionally support fundraising efforts (e.g. writing portions of grant reports and applications,

meeting with donors, etc., in collaboration with Advancement Director and Executive Director).

Required:

J.D.; Kentucky bar admission or ability to waive in; excellent communication and interpersonal

skills; ability to multitask effectively; ability to thrive in different legal environments; strong writing and

advocacy skills; cultural competency; desire to work with community partners; excellent problem-solving

skills; keen attention to detail.

Preferred:

Previous family law, justice system, and/or education law experience; demonstrated desire and

history of public interest practice; strong connections in the Greater Lexington community.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Employer-supported health,

dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution. 20 days paid

time off annually, plus 14 holidays.

Please send a letter of interest and resume to Jennifer Blanford at jblanford@reflexrecruiting.com.