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Staff Attorney
MICHIGAN ADVOCACY PROGRAMStaff Attorney providing direct legal representation and advocacy focusing on public benefits and related law matters in Monroe, Michigan. Serve low-income individuals and underserved populations through Legal Services of South Central Michigan.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide a range of direct legal representation, advocacy, and impact work, focusing on public benefits and related family, housing, and consumer law matters.
- Work within the Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM) to advance the safety, independence and economic stability of those most affected by poverty and oppression.
- Collaborate with a team of legal professionals to increase access to justice and work for systemic solutions.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Applicants should be licensed to practice law in Michigan.
- Qualified to be admitted by waiver, or able to take the next Michigan bar exam.
- Applicants must possess excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- A demonstrated commitment to serving low-income individuals and underserved populations through lived or learned experience.
- Legal aid and/or litigation experience is a plus.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Starting salary is from $64,946 depending on experience.
- MAP offers a generous benefits package including life, short and long term disability, health, vision, dental and flexible spending accounts.
- If an applicant does not require health benefits, they have the option to take an annual $1,500 payout in addition to the base salary paid over the course of the year.
- MAP also has a generous leave policy allowing staff to accrue 3 weeks paid vacation the first year and 15 paid holidays.
- A 401K retirement plan including employer match for eligible staff after 6 months of employment.
- MAP is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- MAP is a unionized program.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
licensed to practice law in MichiganMichigan bar exam