Legal Services of Eastern Michigan

Job Position Description

Part Time Attorney

Legal Services of Eastern Michigan is a nonprofit civil law firm which has been providing legal assistance to disadvantaged community members for over 50 years.  It serves 14 mid-Michigan counties from four offices.  Flint is the largest office, and it houses the administrative staff.  The other offices are in Saginaw, Caro, and Port Huron.  The agency mission is to use advocacy to address the causes and effects of poverty.  We envision communities where individuals have affordable access to resources to meet their justice needs and can pursue their legal rights through effective advocacy.

Position Overview

 This position would be primarily responsible for managing a docket of individual cases which would consist mainly of housing eviction diversion and some family law cases.  The position would be located out of the Saginaw Office with the possibility for remote access. Approximately 20 – 25 hours per week would be involved.  This attorney would be able to maintain an outside practice.

Responsibilities

·         Provide quality legal representation to clients in accordance with grant guidelines and LSEM’s Legal Work Management Manual

·         Represent clients in litigation, administrative advocacy, and community advocacy  

·         Provide counseling, advice, brief services and referrals  

·         Ensure compliance with funding requirements 

·         Coordinate with Managing Attorneys to ensure holistic, high quality legal representation is provided

·         Prepare and draft documentation required for funder reports as requested

·         Identify, develop, and implement advocacy strategies to address systemic legal problems

 Knowledge, Abilities and Skills 

·         Excellent legal, organizational, written and oral communication skills  

·         Ability to relate comfortably to individuals of different racial/ethnic, economic and cultural backgrounds

·         Ability to multi-task and complete projects in a timely matter under pressure

·         Knowledge of communities to be served and demonstrated ability to forge community collaborations

·         Knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to civil rights and social justice

Qualifications 

·         Juris Doctor

·         Admission to Michigan Bar

·         Prior Family Law experience  

Salary:   Salary is hourly and commensurate with qualifications

Application:  Interested applicants should email a resume, references, and cover letter to:   humanresources@PROTECTED

LSEM is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage all applicants to apply regardless of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, marital status, medical conditions, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.