Details
09/24/2026
JUVENILE CASE COORDINATOR
SALARY AND BENEFITS
• Salary range $55,000.00-$65,000.00 commensurate with experience.
• Benefits include paid vacation, sick time, life insurance, dental, vision, medical,
parental leave, and retirement 401(k).
• Employees are not eligible for participation in the OPERS retirement system, but
qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• This is an exempt, at-will position.
• The outside practice of social work/counseling is not permitted.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain regular communication with clients and attend court hearings as needed
Work collaboratively with clients, lawyers, parent advocates, SCCS case workers,
and outside agencies
Obtain necessary records to aid in the successful representation of the client
Assess and evaluate client’s needs and case plan compliance and make referrals to
service providers as needed
Attend and advocate for clients at SCCS Family Team Meetings and Semi-Annual
Reviews
Create and maintain mitigation timelines and records for juveniles
Develop comprehensive release and rehabilitation plans for juveniles
Perform interviews with juveniles, family, friends, and community members for
mitigation
Provide emotional support for clients
Assist attorneys in communication with clients experiencing unique challenges such
as developmental delays, complex trauma, severe mental health issues
Participate in trainings within and outside the office
Attend community events/meetings related to the work of Summit Legal Defenders
Other duties as assigned related to both delinquency and parental representation
REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, social work, psychology, or a closely
related field.
• Minimum one year’s experience in the field of social services.
Rev 09/21/2026
• Ohio licensed social worker is highly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working in and with racially and socioeconomically marginalized
communities.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the issues of race, poverty, mental health, and
substance abuse as they relate to parent and youth’s experience of the legal system.
• Knowledge of Summit County resources preferred
• Commitment to social justice and an unwavering belief in the right to representation
for defendants.
• Experience with documentation, note taking, and report writing
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, remote meeting software platforms, and use of
online case management systems.
• Local travel between courthouses and our main office is necessary therefore reliable
transportation/driver’s license required.
APPLICATION
• Cover letter addressing your interests and experience.
• Resume.
• Name, relationship, and contact information for three professional references.
Send materials to: employment@legaldefenders.org
The Summit Legal Defenders’ mission is to treat every client as an individual, not the sum
of their charges. We envision our work within the context of social justice and the
opportunity for growth and change. Our attorneys work to offer solutions to problems
and navigate the criminal justice system in partnership with the client. Our goal is to
provide high-quality legal service to the indigent population of Summit County in a
respectful, diligent, and responsive manner.
We are a non-profit agency established in 1974 with our main office in downtown
Akron, Ohio, led by Director Andrea Whitaker. For more information, please visit our
website.
