Systemic Litigation Attorney for Racial Equity

Miadvocacy; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

The Michigan Poverty Law Program (MPLP) seeks a Systemic Litigation Attorney focused on racial equity to expand its systemic litigation capacity in Michigan.

The attorney will identify and lead high-impact civil litigation to improve health, safety, and economic security for low-income Michiganders, collaborating with MPLP staff and partner organizations.

Responsibilities include co-counseling, training, and developing practical litigation resources for advocates statewide within MSAS.

Qualifications

• J.D. and Michigan bar admission or eligibility.
• Minimum 5 years of legal experience.
• Demonstrated litigation and appellate experience.
• Ability to lead impact litigation.
• Commitment to racial justice and related law.
• Ability to work with diverse client groups and coalitions.
• Excellent legal research and writing.
• Strong oral and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational, strategic, and creative problem-solving.
• Commitment to MSAS mission.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and lead systemic litigation and appellate advocacy designed to improve the health, safety, and economic security of low-income Michiganders, with a focus on advancing racial equity
• Bring affirmative litigation and pursue appeals in state and federal court
• Collaborate with MPLP subject-matter attorneys, Michigan legal aid programs, community organizations, and state and national advocacy organizations to identify, develop, and bring systemic litigation
• Organize trainings and create resources for legal aid advocates and other poverty advocates on issues related to systemic litigation
• Provide legal and technical support to legislators, policymakers, community organizations, legal services attorneys, and other poverty law advocates on racial justice issues in the context of poverty law

Skills

Impact litigation leadership

Racial justice advocacy

Oral communication

Legal research & writing

Collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

J.D. and Michigan bar admission

Job description

The Michigan Poverty Law Program (MPLP) seeks a Systemic Litigation Attorney focused on racial equity to expand its systemic litigation capacity in Michigan.

The attorney will identify and lead high-impact civil litigation to improve health, safety, and economic security for low-income Michiganders, collaborating with MPLP staff and partner organizations.

Responsibilities include co-counseling, training, and developing practical litigation resources for advocates statewide within MSAS.