Description:

Position Overview:
UCHC Associate Attorneys work under the direction of the Executive Director and the Director of Legal Services. Ideal candidates have excellent writing, communication, and problem-solving skills. They must be able to work both independently and collaboratively and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have sound legal judgment and the ability to think creatively, quickly grasp legal issues and factual claims, and be compassionate and detail-oriented. Candidates must also work well with various people, including clients and colleagues from diverse backgrounds, meet deadlines, and manage caseloads effectively.

Responsibilities:

Conducting client intake, including completion of all necessary forms for clients.
Serving clients who may need various legal assistance, including tax-foreclosure-prevention counseling, mortgage-foreclosure-prevention counseling, landlord-tenant and eviction-prevention assistance, and land-contract counseling.
Providing court representation, which may include physical and remote appearances in state and federal courts and related administrative proceedings, in addition to preparing pleadings.
Maintaining client confidentiality under all circumstances.
Interacting with other staff to advise on and facilitate executing the organization's programmatic and/or operational initiatives.
Drafting and filing legal documents with the appropriate government agencies.
Collecting and tracking necessary documents for client service and reporting.
Drafting correspondence to clients and government agencies.
Participating in various organization staff meetings.
Perform with high professionalism and respect for clients and colleagues.
Providing other assistance that may be necessary to further the program's or the organization's goals.
Performing other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or the Director of Legal Services.

Eligibility:

A J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
Admission to the bar is not required initially; however, candidates must pass the bar exam and obtain their license within one year of hire.
Associate Attorneys will work under the supervision of a licensed attorney.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in housing law and civil litigation preferred.
Ability to evaluate evidence and determine whether legal standards have been met.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to apply legal standards to factual situations.
Ability to guide non-lawyers with the application of legal standards.

Specifics:

This is a full-time position. Associate Attorneys will represent clients in court or virtual hearings as determined by the court and by UCHC. Attorneys will also work in UCHC's Detroit-based office and occasionally work from home.
Salary is commensurate with experience. UCHC offers generous medical benefits and time off.
Schedule: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Friday, though some additional time may be required, depending on court filings.
Expected start date: as soon as possible.