Description:
We seek experienced and compassionate full- and part-time or contracted general practice attorneys who are licensed in the State of Michigan to manage all aspects of case handling. Priority given for experience in landlord-tenant, expungements and family law, and for fluency in foreign languages.Core duties:
- Providing a full range of legal services, including advice, brief service, and representation, including court appearances.
- Prepare legal documents, pleadings, memoranda, briefs, and motions; provide thorough and timely case and file management, including timekeeping.
- Assist with funder reporting and evaluation requirements as requested.
- Manage cases in the areas of landlord/tenant, family law and expungements. Training will be provided if needed.
- Attend outreach clinics.
- Prepare and present information on general law topics to the community.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
- Prior experience in litigation or advocacy work dealing with landlord/tenant, family law and expungement matters.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
- Ability to communicate with people from various backgrounds and cultures.
- Strong understanding of issues affecting low-income individuals and of the problems faced by impoverished communities.
- Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
- Excellent written and oral communication, litigation, and advocacy skills.
- Legal research skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others both within and outside of LAD.
Qualifications:
- 2-3 years of experience litigation experience preferred.
- Juris Doctor
- Admission to the State Bar of Michigan
- Member in good standing of the State Bar of Michigan
