Racial Justice Attorney

MICHIGAN ADVOCACY PROGRAM

Racial Justice Attorney at Michigan Poverty Law Program leading impact litigation and advocacy. Focus on advancing racial justice and addressing structural racism in poverty law.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeYpsilanti • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,520 - $100,006 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage in impact litigation and appellate work
Identify, develop, and lead litigation strategies and advocacy efforts
Challenge racialized systems and practices
Provide legal support to legislators and organizations on racial justice issues
Collaborate with MPLP support attorneys on anti-racism strategies
Build and support coalitions for race equity advocacy
Work with media on racial justice issues
Write advocacy materials and reports
Represent MPLP’s interests in public forums and task forces

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. and licensed (or eligible to become licensed) to practice law in Michigan
Minimum 5 years legal experience
Ability to assume significant leadership in impact litigation and advocacy campaigns
Demonstrated litigation experience, appellate experience
Demonstrated commitment to racial justice
Knowledge of laws challenging racial injustice and disparities in poverty law
Experience in legal aid, civil rights, or social justice organization
Excellent research and writing skills
Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Strong organizational skills, strategic thinker, and creative
Lived personal experience of racism and racial injustice
Ability to facilitate and participate in discussions around race and systemic racism
Commitment to advancing justice for those affected by poverty and racism

Benefits

Comp & perks

Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Option for a $1,500 annual payout instead of health benefits
3 weeks paid vacation in the first year
15 paid holidays
401K retirement plan with employer match after 6 months

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Hard Skills & Tools

litigationappellate worklegal researchadvocacy writinglegal supportimpact litigationknowledge of poverty lawexperience in legal aidexperience in civil rightsexperience in social justice

Soft Skills

leadershipinterpersonal skillsoral communicationorganizational skillsstrategic thinkingcreativitycollaborationindependencefacilitation skillscommitment to racial justice

Certifications

J.D.licensed to practice law in Michigan