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Part-Time Paralegal

Cleveland, Ohio · Internship

Sponsorship not specified$10k-$13kDetected 14 hours ago

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About the role

Career Opportunity: Part-Time Paralegal with The Ohio Justice and Policy Center in Cleveland, Ohio Are you passionate about creating fair, intelligent, and redemptive criminal justice systems?
Returning citizens are strongly encouraged to apply.
Salary range: $26,000-$28,000, commensurate with experience.

Support client intake, case development, records gathering, and case tracking for Beyond Guilt matters.
Assemble rehabilitation portfolios and assist with developing reentry and release plans for clients seeking parole, judicial release, resentencing, or other forms of relief.
Coordinate prison visits, maintain relationships with housing and service providers, and support communication with clients, families, and community partners.
Participate in case strategy discussions, provide input on client matters, and help maintain case files and deadlines within Clio and other case management systems.
Join our dedicated team and help create second chances across Ohio. Apply online today!
Join our dedicated team and help create second chances across Ohio.
Do you want to support individuals seeking a second chance?
As a Part-Time Paralegal, you will support OJPC's Beyond Guilt Project, which advocates for the release of incarcerated individuals serving excessive or unjust sentences through parole advocacy, judicial release, resentencing efforts, and other legal mechanisms.
As the operational backbone of the project, you will help support a docket of approximately 10-13 active client matters annually, working closely with attorneys to coordinate records gathering, develop rehabilitation portfolios and reentry plans, maintain case files, and help keep cases moving forward.

Paralegal experience, paralegal certification, or equivalent experience in legal, social services, reentry, or other related fields.
Commitment to social justice and the ability to work respectfully and effectively with diverse populations, including individuals impacted by the criminal legal system.
Personal experience with, or close proximity to, the criminal legal system is valued.
Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills with the ability to manage deadlines and multiple matters simultaneously.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys, staff, clients, families, community partners, and other stakeholders.
Personal experience with, or close proximity to, the criminal legal system is valued. Returning citizens are strongly encouraged to apply.
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 impacted by the criminal legal system.
Learn more about OJPC's mission by visiting:
https://ohiojpc.org/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ohio-justice-&-policy-center/
Part-time, non-exempt position: 20-25 hours per week.

Experience with criminal legal system records, parole or post-conviction advocacy, reentry services, housing resources, or case management systems such as Clio is preferred.

Support outreach, educational presentations, internship activities, and other OJPC projects as needed based on experience and organizational needs.

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