Staff Attorney — Public Benefits & Housing Advocate

Michigan Advocacy Program; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

3 weeks paid vacation

15 paid holidays

401K with employer match

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Unionized program

Job summary

Michigan Advocacy Program in Monroe is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide direct legal representation and advocacy focused on public benefits, family, housing, and consumer law matters. This role serves Monroe and Lenawee Counties, working to advance access to justice for low-income individuals and underserved populations.

The attorney will bring strong communication, analytical skills, and a commitment to social justice, with priority for candidates experienced in legal aid or litigation

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Michigan, admitted or eligible by waiver, or able to take the Michigan bar exam.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to serving low-income individuals and underserved populations.
• Legal aid and/or litigation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct legal representation, advocacy, and impact work focusing on public benefits and related family, housing, and consumer law matters.
• Serve Monroe and Lenawee Counties while advancing access to justice for low-income individuals.

Skills

Michigan bar admission or waiver

Strong communication

Analytical reasoning

Problem-solving

Commitment to low-income communities

Job description

Michigan Advocacy Program in Monroe is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide direct legal representation and advocacy focused on public benefits, family, housing, and consumer law matters. This role serves Monroe and Lenawee Counties, working to advance access to justice for low-income individuals and underserved populations.

The attorney will bring strong communication, analytical skills, and a commitment to social justice, with priority for candidates experienced in legal aid or litigation