
Immigration Staff Attorney
MICHIGAN ADVOCACY PROGRAM
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Detroit • Missouri • Ohio • United States
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Salary
💰 $60,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Serve low-income immigrants in legal services related to immigration.
- Work with a talented team on important and challenging issues.
- Engage in direct legal services, systemic advocacy, and community education.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice law in Michigan or qualified for the next Michigan bar exam.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to protecting the rights of immigrants or persons in poverty.
- Detailed-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Proficient with major software and web services including Word, Excel, G Suite.
- Access to a reliable internet connection for remote work.
- Preference for candidates who can communicate effectively in Spanish.
- Relevant lived experience encouraged.
Benefits
- Life, short- and long-term disability, health, vision, dental and flexible spending accounts.
- Annual $1,500 payout option for staff who do not require health benefits.
- 3 weeks paid vacation the first year.
- 15 paid holidays.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match after 6 months of employment.
- Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
licensed to practice lawMichigan bar exam
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsdetail-orientedorganizational skillscommitment to immigrant rightscommitment to poverty advocacy