People Are at the Heart Of All We Do
Work for the Law Firm of Choice
We want to be the law firm of choice for our employees, for our clients, and for those who support our services. We want people to be able to make a career at LAWO, providing and supporting the best legal services possible. To do that, we offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive yet challenging law firm environment.
We seek to hire and retain attorneys, paralegals, support staff, and administrative staff who share our passion for advocating for and with people and communities facing challenging life situations. LAWO advocates engage in innovative, creative advocacy. Several of our projects have become models for other programs. We know that our clients need the very best we can offer.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits
- Competitive compensation for all staff
- Generous leave time and benefits
- Opportunities for professional development and leadership
- Family friendly policies
- Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) for attorneys - $6000 per year sponsored by The Ohio Access to Justice Foundation. LRAP makes it possible for you to do what you love - when combined with Public Service Loan Forgiveness, your federal loans could be paid off in 10 years.
Training & Development Opportunities
Our investment in your professional development starts as soon as you begin your career with LAWO. New employees benefit from a wide variety of programs that encompass new attorney orientation, in-house and external training, regular performance feedback, and career development.
Ongoing education and training are critical to our success and a core value at LAWO. The goal of our training program is to assist staff in improving their knowledge and skills, resulting in the provision of higher quality services to clients.
You will do better in Dayton – or Toledo – or anywhere in Western Ohio
Compared to the cost of living in other parts of the country, our employees find that they can afford to buy homes, travel, and live a quality of life they could not afford elsewhere. Check it out here or another cost of living comparison website.
Most of our offices are less than an hour away from a regional or major airport and we are close to bigger cities like Cincinnati, Detroit, and Indianapolis. But beyond these financial and geographic considerations, new attorneys find that they find satisfaction in becoming part of our communities. Many of our staff are active members of the communities where they live, participating in professional organizations, leading local and state bar association committees, founding immigrant-friendly city initiatives, and serving on advisory boards for community-based organizations.
They also are attracted by the ability to achieve justice for their clients in a smaller environment. In the communities LAWO serves, advocates have direct access to key decision-makers and can effectively influence policies and decision-making.
Melissa LaRocco: Pro Bono Director / Managing Attorney, Pro Bono Legal Assistance Project
"The highlight of my work at the law firm of LAWO is knowing I make a difference in the lives of others and my community. I have chosen to work in legal aid so that I can do my part to help balance out the legal inequalities that exist in the American legal system. My goal is to help impact society in a positive light and give hope to others that there are good attorneys out there that care about their clients and the future of the legal system as a whole.
I feel I can make a difference by providing clients an avenue to have their voices be heard. I listen to their concerns and work hard to obtain legal decisions and outcomes that will impact their lives both financially and emotionally. I provide support for them at a very difficult time that can sometimes be very overwhelming and confusing."
Melissa LaRocco
Pro Bono Director / Managing Attorney
Pro Bono Legal Assistance Project