Staff Attorney

Legal Aid and Defender Association; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term & long-term disability

Paid time off

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Legal Aid and Defender Association in Detroit seeks experienced general practice attorneys licensed in Michigan for full-time, part-time, or contracted roles to manage all aspects of case handling.

Responsibilities include providing a full range of legal services with court appearances, preparing pleadings and motions, assisting with funder reporting, and handling landlord/tenant, family law, and expungement matters. A hybrid schedule is possible and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of legal services, including advice, brief service, and representation, including court appearances.
• Prepare pleadings, memoranda, briefs, and motions; ensure thorough case and file management and timekeeping.
• Assist with funder reporting and evaluation requirements.
• Manage cases in landlord/tenant, family law and expungements; training provided if needed.
• Attend outreach clinics and present information on general law topics to the community.
• Participate in LAD’s service-area outreach efforts.

Skills

Litigation experience

Advocacy skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Independent & collaborative

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission Michigan

Job description

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.