Staff Attorney

Legal Aid and Defender Association; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Detroit is seeking compassionate general practice attorneys, either full-time or part-time. Responsibilities include managing cases in landlord/tenant and family law while participating in community outreach. Candidates should have strong communication and litigation skills, with a Juris Doctor and Michigan Bar admission.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Long-term disability

Qualifications

• 2-3 years litigation experience preferred.
• Licensed in Michigan, member in good standing.
• Experienced in landlord/tenant, family law, and expungements.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of case handling including court appearances.
• Prepare legal documents and provide thorough case management.
• Attend outreach clinics and community presentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Litigation skills

Advocacy skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Juris Doctor

Admission to the State Bar of Michigan

Job description

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We seek experienced and compassionate full-time, part-time or contracted general practice attorneys who are licensed in the State of Michigan to manage all aspects of case handling.

CORE DUTIES:

• Providing a full range of legal services, including advice, brief service, and representation, including court appearances, and may include appeals.
• Prepare legal documents, pleadings, memoranda, briefs, and motions; provide thorough and timely case and file management, including timekeeping.
• Assist with funder reporting and evaluation requirements as requested.
• Manage cases in the areas of landlord/tenant, family law and expungements. Training will be provided if needed.
• Attend outreach clinics.
• Prepare and present information on general law topics to the community.
• Attorneys are expected to attend and participate in community outreach efforts throughout LAD’s service area.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Prior experience in litigation or advocacy work dealing with landlord/tenant, family law and expungement matters.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to communicate with people from various backgrounds and cultures.
• Strong understanding of issues affecting low-income individuals and of the problems faced by impoverished communities.
• Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and oral communication, litigation, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others both within and outside of LAD.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-3 years of experience litigation experience (preferred not required).
• Juris Doctor
• Admission to the State Bar of Michigan
• Member in good standing of the State Bar of Michigan

COMPENSATION:

Salary range/compensation depends on qualifications and experience. A hybrid work schedule is possible. Full-time staff positions include an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability and paid time off. Contract positions are independent contractors and do not include benefits or paid time off.

Legal Aid and Defender Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested persons to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, religion, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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