Staff Attorney – Public Benefits & Housing (Monroe)

Michigan Poverty Law Program; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 58,451 - 71,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K retirement plan with employer match

3 weeks paid vacation

Flexible spending accounts

Annual $1,500 payout option if not using health benefits

Generous leave policy including 15 paid holidays

Job summary

The Michigan Poverty Law Program is seeking a Staff Attorney for its Monroe office. This role involves providing direct legal representation and advocating for clients on matters related to public benefits, family, housing, and consumer law.

With a starting salary of $64,946, the position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a flexible spending account option and a generous leave policy. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a commitment to serving low-income individuals.

Qualifications

• Applicants should be licensed to practice law in Michigan, qualified to be admitted by waiver, or able to take the next Michigan bar exam.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills are required.
• Legal aid and/or litigation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct legal representation, advocacy, and impact work.
• Focus on public benefits and related family, housing, and consumer law matters.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Commitment to serving low-income individuals

Legal aid experience

Litigation experience

Education

Licensed to practice law in Michigan

Job description

The Michigan Poverty Law Program is seeking a Staff Attorney for its Monroe office. This role involves providing direct legal representation and advocating for clients on matters related to public benefits, family, housing, and consumer law.

With a starting salary of $64,946, the position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a flexible spending account option and a generous leave policy. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a commitment to serving low-income individuals.