Description:
GREAT hybrid working environment, FRIENDLY team, EXCELLENT benefits package including three (3) weeks paid vacation, student loan repayment program available, paid holidays, employer matching in retirement fund (up to 8%), over $1,000 employer contribution into flexible spending account, majority of health insurance premium paid by employer...and much MORE!!Responsibilities:
- Provide quality legal representation to clients in accordance with grant guidelines and LSEM's Legal Work Management Practices
- Represent clients in litigation, administrative advocacy, and community advocacy
- Provide counseling, advice, brief services and referrals
- Participate in client outreach and partner with community organizations as necessary for program promotion
- Ensure compliance with funding requirements and draft documentation required for funder reports as requested
- Coordinate with Supervising and Managing Attorneys to ensure holistic, high quality legal representation is provided
- Identify, develop, and implement advocacy strategies to address systemic legal problems
- Develop and maintain a positive and productive work environment
- Develop engagement with advocacy organizations, bar associations, and community groups
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
- Excellent legal, organizational, written and oral communication skills
- Ability to relate comfortably to individuals of different racial/ethnic, economic and cultural backgrounds
- Ability to multi-task and complete projects in a timely matter under pressure
- Knowledge of communities to be served and demonstrated ability to forge community collaborations
- Knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to civil rights and social justice
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor
- Admission to Michigan Bar preferred or recent law graduate (within last 6 months) and sitting for upcoming Bar Exam Required